As a result of about 15 lbs of weight loss, I have some loose and crepey skin on my stomach above and below the naval. I am currently 5'4" and 112 lbs. The Board Certified PS I saw said he will have to create a new belly button and the scar will come from sewing up where the old one was. I was all for it until he told me that. This is in addition to the regular tummy tuck scar. Why is this and is there another way?
Answer: Vertical scar Hello and thank you for posting photos along with your question...Every patient is different and I have not evaluated you in person so it is hard to say whether a vertical incision is absolutely necessary....However, I will say that I, to this day have never had to give someone a vertical incision and I have been able to keep the incision very low. My advice is that you should be evaluated by a couple of other plastic surgeons and see what their thoughts are. I combine liposuction and tummy tuck which allows me to get alot more movement of skin and fat and therefore I havent had to add a vertical scar. Just to be clear...I am not saying that you dont need a vertical scar but the only way I could personally tell is if I evaluated you in person. I have attached before and after photos of a patient that came to me who had already had a previous mini tummy tuck. I told her she needed a full tummy tuck. I told her that due to her previous mini tummy tuck I did not know if there was enough loose skin to pull down and that I may have to give her a vertical scar. Not only did I not have to give her a vertical scar but I was also able to keep her incision VERY low. Please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck in your tummy tuck journey!
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Answer: Vertical scar Hello and thank you for posting photos along with your question...Every patient is different and I have not evaluated you in person so it is hard to say whether a vertical incision is absolutely necessary....However, I will say that I, to this day have never had to give someone a vertical incision and I have been able to keep the incision very low. My advice is that you should be evaluated by a couple of other plastic surgeons and see what their thoughts are. I combine liposuction and tummy tuck which allows me to get alot more movement of skin and fat and therefore I havent had to add a vertical scar. Just to be clear...I am not saying that you dont need a vertical scar but the only way I could personally tell is if I evaluated you in person. I have attached before and after photos of a patient that came to me who had already had a previous mini tummy tuck. I told her she needed a full tummy tuck. I told her that due to her previous mini tummy tuck I did not know if there was enough loose skin to pull down and that I may have to give her a vertical scar. Not only did I not have to give her a vertical scar but I was also able to keep her incision VERY low. Please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck in your tummy tuck journey!
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Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? Hello. Great question. However, a personal examination is needed to determine if you absolutely need a vertical incision. Please schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? Hello. Great question. However, a personal examination is needed to determine if you absolutely need a vertical incision. Please schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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January 30, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck With the amount of excess skin you have, it is likely that you would not need a vertical scar. You could get by with just a scar for your new umbilicus and a low pelvic scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 30, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck With the amount of excess skin you have, it is likely that you would not need a vertical scar. You could get by with just a scar for your new umbilicus and a low pelvic scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? When performing an abdominoplasty, a low transverse incision is made across the pelvis and a second incision is usually made around the umbilicus (navel), leaving the umbilicus in place and attached to the underlying abdominal fascia. When your abdominal skin is advanced toward the pelvis and the excess is removed, if the skin currently above your umbilicus does not reach the low transverse incision, the original opening from your umbilicus is sutured closed, resulting in a small vertical scar - usually close to the low transverse incision. An incision is then made in the abdominal skin over your umbilicus, your umbilicus is brought up into the opening and sutured into place.It is generally considered preferable to create a small lower abdominal vertical scar rather than make the entire transverse scar higher up on the abdominal wall. While most patients clearly have enough excess skin above the umbilicus to make the vertical scar unnecessary, there are times when, as the surgeon, it is impossible to be 100% certain. In those cases, it is good surgical practice to inform the patient of the possibility in advance.Best wishes.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? When performing an abdominoplasty, a low transverse incision is made across the pelvis and a second incision is usually made around the umbilicus (navel), leaving the umbilicus in place and attached to the underlying abdominal fascia. When your abdominal skin is advanced toward the pelvis and the excess is removed, if the skin currently above your umbilicus does not reach the low transverse incision, the original opening from your umbilicus is sutured closed, resulting in a small vertical scar - usually close to the low transverse incision. An incision is then made in the abdominal skin over your umbilicus, your umbilicus is brought up into the opening and sutured into place.It is generally considered preferable to create a small lower abdominal vertical scar rather than make the entire transverse scar higher up on the abdominal wall. While most patients clearly have enough excess skin above the umbilicus to make the vertical scar unnecessary, there are times when, as the surgeon, it is impossible to be 100% certain. In those cases, it is good surgical practice to inform the patient of the possibility in advance.Best wishes.
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January 30, 2019
Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? (photos) Thank you for sharing your excellent question and photograph. If the skin from the horizontal incision to the top of your belly button can not be removed, you will be left with a small vertical incision, the size of which is your current belly button length. This can be accounted for to help minimize the risk, but involves moving the horizontal scar higher to minimize the amount of skin needed to be removed. If this does not make sense, have your surgeon draw out the scenario as this often helps patients more than a verbal explanation. Best wishes.
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January 30, 2019
Answer: Why do I have to have a vertical scar below my naval in addition to the pelvic scar with my abdominoplasty? (photos) Thank you for sharing your excellent question and photograph. If the skin from the horizontal incision to the top of your belly button can not be removed, you will be left with a small vertical incision, the size of which is your current belly button length. This can be accounted for to help minimize the risk, but involves moving the horizontal scar higher to minimize the amount of skin needed to be removed. If this does not make sense, have your surgeon draw out the scenario as this often helps patients more than a verbal explanation. Best wishes.
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