Is it possible that the tummy tuck scar moves downward after swelling is gone? (photo)

Unfortunately, abdominoplasty scars will not move downward after resolution of swelling. The scar position is decided during surgery. You would need more skin above your incision in order to be stretched down to the bikini area. Without seeing your preoperative photos, it is difficult to say whether your scar can be planned to be lower on your abdomen.

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  As swelling resolves and everything settles, it is common to your incision to settle into its marked position.  Although they will not descend a tremendous amount, they will settle to a slightly lower position.  Preoperative markings are important and should have been placed within your panty line.  If, after an appropriate time for healing, your scars are not at an acceptable position, it may be possible to revise the scars and lower them, if enough laxity is available below this area.  Hope that this helps!  Best wishes!

Preoperative marking demonstrates to the patient where the resulting scar will be. If the scars too high after healing is complete it can only be repositioned by a surgical revision.