Why are some belly buttons so round, some so oval, so really shallow, and some have such a pronounced scar? What should they look like and what procedure is best used to make them beautiful and not be a tell tale sign of a TT. Also, why are some tummy tuck scars so neat and symmetrical while others are so jagged and crooked?
August 24, 2016
Answer: Scar appearance Thank you for your question. There are many factors which influence the final appearance of scars after surgery. There are technical details such as the type of suturing and tension on the scar. There are also many genetic factors that are innate to each individual that are hard to control. Overall, a scar following an abdominoplasty should be fine line, flesh colored, relatively symmetric, and well-hidden below the underwear line. Belly button appearance after surgery is also something that is often unique to the individual. Some are more round and others more vertical or horizontal in appearance. Natural belly buttons tend to have superior hooding which can be difficult to recreate surgically. Its most important to keep the scars around the belly button as hidden as possible and the opening small so that it is not a focus of attention. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation to get more details. Good luck!
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Scar appearance Thank you for your question. There are many factors which influence the final appearance of scars after surgery. There are technical details such as the type of suturing and tension on the scar. There are also many genetic factors that are innate to each individual that are hard to control. Overall, a scar following an abdominoplasty should be fine line, flesh colored, relatively symmetric, and well-hidden below the underwear line. Belly button appearance after surgery is also something that is often unique to the individual. Some are more round and others more vertical or horizontal in appearance. Natural belly buttons tend to have superior hooding which can be difficult to recreate surgically. Its most important to keep the scars around the belly button as hidden as possible and the opening small so that it is not a focus of attention. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation to get more details. Good luck!
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Answer: Quality of healing after a tummy tuck. There are multiple factors that determine the outcome of a full tummy tuck surgery for an individual patient. One of the most important is the surgeon's technique but equally important is the quality of an individual patient's healing. Occasional patients genetically form thick or dark scars whereas most form scars that are not invisible but are very acceptable after 9 to 12 months of healing and scar maturation. Avoiding an oval incision around the belly button is important as is being certain that the final tummy tuck incision is low enough across the pubic area to be easily covered by clothing and bathing suits. There is no trade off for adequate skin removal, and too short an incision ends up working against you. The key is to avoid unnecessarily making too long an incision and placing it properly. We also offer to our patients Embrace Scar Therapy during the healing phase to reduce the prominence of any scars that develop. You can learn about Embrace Therapy on Youtube.
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Answer: Quality of healing after a tummy tuck. There are multiple factors that determine the outcome of a full tummy tuck surgery for an individual patient. One of the most important is the surgeon's technique but equally important is the quality of an individual patient's healing. Occasional patients genetically form thick or dark scars whereas most form scars that are not invisible but are very acceptable after 9 to 12 months of healing and scar maturation. Avoiding an oval incision around the belly button is important as is being certain that the final tummy tuck incision is low enough across the pubic area to be easily covered by clothing and bathing suits. There is no trade off for adequate skin removal, and too short an incision ends up working against you. The key is to avoid unnecessarily making too long an incision and placing it properly. We also offer to our patients Embrace Scar Therapy during the healing phase to reduce the prominence of any scars that develop. You can learn about Embrace Therapy on Youtube.
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