Can I use the same scar from my mini tuck to get a full tummy tuck?

A full tummy tuck would affect the appearance of your tattoo, as more tissue and skin is removed. A new scar may need to be made depending on how you currently look.

Hi there, thank you for your question! Yes, your surgeon can use the same scar as your previous surgery but may need to extend it beyond your hip bones in order to avoid having a "dog ear" type scar and to have the best result in the end. Hope that helps!

Hello and thank you for your question.
The surgeon should be able to use the existing scar. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.
With a full abdominoplasty, you can expect a scar from hip to hip. In my experience, I tend to keep the scar below the underwear line, so it is not noticeable when wearing a bathing suit or typical underwear. With that in mind, I would say the new scar would be in about the same area as your current scar, just longer.

The mini tummy tuck scar will excised during the tummy tuck. You certainly do not want two scars. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Converting a mini to full tummy tuck uses the same scar but it usually needs to be made longer your surgeon can demonstrate how much of the tattoo would be removed.

Dear jenwest1013,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like it would be possible to use the same incision. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yes. It's very much possible to do that. Or the Tummy tuck scar can be just below the minitruck scar so as to revise the scar from mini tuck. Either way, it's a very realistic option

Hello.
The difference between needing a mini or a full tummy tuck is the distance from the navel of the abdominal muscles to be repair and tighten.
If repair is needed under (mini) or over ( full ) the navel.
Always the length of the incision will be as extended as the correction needed, and in the full it will be always more than in the mini.
To answer you I would need to see more pictures to design a surgical plan for you.

Actually a new scar will be made and remove the mini-tuck scar as more skin is pulled down for a tighter abdomen.