I've been to 4 different consultations to 4 different doctors and some of their after pictures were quite a sight. I really want to get a tummy tuck, but the scar frightens me. Then I read about "dog ears" and necrosis and it's scary. My body is my temple and I work very hard for it. Is it possible to have a smooth scar, and not all jagged?
Answer: Why are some tummy tuck scars crooked? Hi and thanks for your question. Tummy tuck scars may vary in design. The design is usually achieved at through a combination of patient desires and surgeon suggestions based on goals. In 29 years of performing tummy tucks, I have never run across a patient that has said that "had they known their scar would be like this, they would have kept their hanging tummy". There are many factors that play into how that scar heals....surgeon's expertise, sutures employed, possible infection, possible necrosis, smoker vs non-smoker and the skin quality of the patient. No one can promise you that the healing will be uneventful or that there are no risks involved. However, I urge you to look at many, many pre and post-op photos so you can judge the quality of that particular surgeon's work. A few pictures do not tell the entire story. Ask to speak with his/her patients so that you can actually exchange ideas and be able to personally view their results.Tummy tuck design is vital to not having dog ears and obtaining a great result. Personally, I carefully draw my design prior to surgery and vary little, if any once surgery begins. This is not an operation to do "free-hand" which often leads to asymmetrical and less than optimal results.I encourage you to seek out a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and with years of experience in tummy tucks. Research, research and the research some more. I wish you the very best in your quest. Good luck
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Answer: Why are some tummy tuck scars crooked? Hi and thanks for your question. Tummy tuck scars may vary in design. The design is usually achieved at through a combination of patient desires and surgeon suggestions based on goals. In 29 years of performing tummy tucks, I have never run across a patient that has said that "had they known their scar would be like this, they would have kept their hanging tummy". There are many factors that play into how that scar heals....surgeon's expertise, sutures employed, possible infection, possible necrosis, smoker vs non-smoker and the skin quality of the patient. No one can promise you that the healing will be uneventful or that there are no risks involved. However, I urge you to look at many, many pre and post-op photos so you can judge the quality of that particular surgeon's work. A few pictures do not tell the entire story. Ask to speak with his/her patients so that you can actually exchange ideas and be able to personally view their results.Tummy tuck design is vital to not having dog ears and obtaining a great result. Personally, I carefully draw my design prior to surgery and vary little, if any once surgery begins. This is not an operation to do "free-hand" which often leads to asymmetrical and less than optimal results.I encourage you to seek out a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and with years of experience in tummy tucks. Research, research and the research some more. I wish you the very best in your quest. Good luck
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Answer: Why are some tummy tuck scars crooked? I think it is very possible to achieve a low symmetric scar.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA........
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Answer: Why are some tummy tuck scars crooked? I think it is very possible to achieve a low symmetric scar.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA........
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May 22, 2014
Answer: Crooked tummy tuck scars It's hard to predict the exact position of scars after a tummy tuck because of healing. However, very few if any of my patients complain about crooked scars after their tummy tuck.
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May 22, 2014
Answer: Crooked tummy tuck scars It's hard to predict the exact position of scars after a tummy tuck because of healing. However, very few if any of my patients complain about crooked scars after their tummy tuck.
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck scars In general:-Tummy tuck scars shift slightly upwards or downwards, depending on the skin tension at the time of incision closure. If there is more tension in the center of the tummy tuck, it will pull the central part upwards, for example, making the commonly seen "W" pattern. Personally, I feel that's a planning error. -"Dog ears" occur if you have a lot of laxity at the sides, but don't have an incision long enough to remove them. Surgeons should remove these, as much as possible, when present.-Skin necrosis is usually an uncommon issue, but more likely if you are a smoker or recent ex-smoker, or have other circulatory issues.Many of these issues are solved by good surgical planning, careful assessment and surgical marking, and being technically accurate in the skin resection. Review lots of before and after photos, and find a surgeon who has a high percentage of results that you like. Most surgeons operate in a consistent manner, so this will help you find one with a tummy tuck technique that is likely to give you a result you like.You look like a good candidate for a tummy tuck - good luck in your search.All the best,
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck scars In general:-Tummy tuck scars shift slightly upwards or downwards, depending on the skin tension at the time of incision closure. If there is more tension in the center of the tummy tuck, it will pull the central part upwards, for example, making the commonly seen "W" pattern. Personally, I feel that's a planning error. -"Dog ears" occur if you have a lot of laxity at the sides, but don't have an incision long enough to remove them. Surgeons should remove these, as much as possible, when present.-Skin necrosis is usually an uncommon issue, but more likely if you are a smoker or recent ex-smoker, or have other circulatory issues.Many of these issues are solved by good surgical planning, careful assessment and surgical marking, and being technically accurate in the skin resection. Review lots of before and after photos, and find a surgeon who has a high percentage of results that you like. Most surgeons operate in a consistent manner, so this will help you find one with a tummy tuck technique that is likely to give you a result you like.You look like a good candidate for a tummy tuck - good luck in your search.All the best,
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May 19, 2014
Answer: TT scar You are a beautiful candidate for a nice low incision Tummy tuck in order to remove the saggy skin on your upper and lower abdomen. Stretch marks below the navel will be gone and the very nice incision will be covered with a sexy bikini. Dog ears should not be part of a perfect result. I would also recommend a tight muscle repair to create a flat abdomen but mainly a tap red small waist. Probably a lower back liposuction would also help to complete your beautiful result. Be encouraged. Just make a thorough research. You will be loving your curvaceous results. Dr. Cardenas
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May 19, 2014
Answer: TT scar You are a beautiful candidate for a nice low incision Tummy tuck in order to remove the saggy skin on your upper and lower abdomen. Stretch marks below the navel will be gone and the very nice incision will be covered with a sexy bikini. Dog ears should not be part of a perfect result. I would also recommend a tight muscle repair to create a flat abdomen but mainly a tap red small waist. Probably a lower back liposuction would also help to complete your beautiful result. Be encouraged. Just make a thorough research. You will be loving your curvaceous results. Dr. Cardenas
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