I had a standard tummy tuck three weeks ago. I know three weeks is very early to judge my results. I was told at my consult that the very few little stretch marks I had above my belly button would be down by my pubic line. I have a great deal of stretch marks left between my belly button and incision line. They are on each side and come up almost to my belly button. I see so many photos of women on here that look like all or most of their stretch marks are gone after surgery.
June 21, 2014
Answer: Why would I still have a lot of stretch marks after my Tummy Tuck? Hi. A tummy tuck will remove stretch marks that are located from the belly button to the pubic region. Those above the belly button will still be visible but will now be located below the belly button. Hope it clears things up.
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June 21, 2014
Answer: Why would I still have a lot of stretch marks after my Tummy Tuck? Hi. A tummy tuck will remove stretch marks that are located from the belly button to the pubic region. Those above the belly button will still be visible but will now be located below the belly button. Hope it clears things up.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck Stretch marks in the abdomen are caused by a relatively rapid stretching of the skin which is often the case during pregnancy. This represents a significant injury into the deep layers of the skin, which usually leaves a permanent scar at the skin surface. Despite topical treatments, stretch marks usually do not resolve completely.During tummy tuck, it is our goal to usually attempt to reposition these marks lower on the abdomen. However it is virtually impossible to rid the abdomen of all of the marks. If a plastic surgeon tries to pull the skin so tightly as to remove all of the stretch marks, this can cause problems with skin blood supply. Bottom line is that tummy tucks require gentle re-draping of skin. Pulling too tight to remove all of the stretch marks could leave you with an open wound of your abdomen.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck Stretch marks in the abdomen are caused by a relatively rapid stretching of the skin which is often the case during pregnancy. This represents a significant injury into the deep layers of the skin, which usually leaves a permanent scar at the skin surface. Despite topical treatments, stretch marks usually do not resolve completely.During tummy tuck, it is our goal to usually attempt to reposition these marks lower on the abdomen. However it is virtually impossible to rid the abdomen of all of the marks. If a plastic surgeon tries to pull the skin so tightly as to remove all of the stretch marks, this can cause problems with skin blood supply. Bottom line is that tummy tucks require gentle re-draping of skin. Pulling too tight to remove all of the stretch marks could leave you with an open wound of your abdomen.
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