Will c-section scar be an issue with liposuction?

Question

I'm 46 years old in about 60 pounds overweight I'm 46 years old in about 60 pounds overweight. The first child I gain 50 it was able to lose about 30 pounds my second child I gained 60 it was able to lose 40 pounds. My third child I gained 70 pounds and was able to lose 40 this was about 13 years ago. My last c section left a T cut in my uterus and a lot of scarring tissue at the incision. My belly fat just hangs there . will this create any problems if I decide to get liposuction

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

The C-section scar can sometimes give the appearance of a bulge
above it.This can sometimes be improved
with liposuction.However, if there is a
significant amount of hanging skin and fat, a tummy tuck would be better
indicated.It is best to follow-up with
your Plastic Surgeon for more specific questions.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The scar by itself should not pose an issue with liposuction.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA.....

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can do liposuction with C section scar without an issue. I suggest you post photos or get a formal consultaiton to determine if this is the best option for you.  Please see only an expert for treatment. Dr. Emer.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

From your description, I would recommend considering Abdominoplasty and/or liposuction with scar revision.  Consult with a few plastic surgeon that specializes in all those areas.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD · Answer

C-section scars are often stuck down so that loose skin and fat hang over them. Liposuction can reduce the amount of over hang but not release the stuck down scar. Abdominoplasty, or liposuction with scar revision, should be considered. Consult with a plastic surgeon that offers all those options and not just someone who only does liposuction.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

Pictures would be very helpful in your case.  However, from your description, I suspect you will probably require some form of abdominoplasty with liposuction.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You can most certainly have liposuction after a C-section. You just
have to be careful in that area because there is a lot of scarring.Sometimes the scar is tethered or indented
and liposuction may actually release this giving it a more pleasing look.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. The answer is no, that's not an issue, I recommend you to provide pictures to your desired board certified plastic surgeon. You can have the surgery without any problem.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Abdominal scars are generally not an issue with liposuction.An examination would confirm that there are no other issues such as a possible hernia (unlikely)From what you describe you may be a much better candidate for an abdominoplasty then liposuction.A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help make an assessment of which procedure would be best for you as well as answer any further questions in more detail.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question but from it without an examination you sound like a better candidate for an abdominoplay Dr Corbin

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