Wavy incision line vs straight?

April 14, 2015
Asked By:CatGrrl in Loveland, CO

I am in the initial stages of looking for a plastic surgeon. One says they prefer to make the incision in a wavy line as opposed to straight. What would be the advantage or disadvantage of that?

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April 15, 2015

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Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2015

Answer: Incision for tummy tuck

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April 19, 2015

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Christopher J. Morea, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

Answer: Meticulously planned incisions

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

Answer: Meticulously planned incisions

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 15, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck

John J. O'Brien, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

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John J. O'Brien, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars

Warren Schutte, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars

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