Is a tummy tuck possible with my scar on stomach? (photos)

Hi Riedesma96,
The skin that is removed with a tummy tuck typically goes from the top border of the belly button and gently curves downward toward the hips, removing an ellipse shape from the lower abdomen (from belly button to pubic hairline). Your existing pyloric stenosis scar sits just above the standard excision pattern.
I would suggest evaluation by a plastic surgeon....it would likely not be safe to leave a skinny bridge of skin between the new upper incision and your old scar (this residual skin would have marginal blood supply and might die). Your surgeon may suggest making your existing scar part of the top incision, but the downstream result of this decision would be that your tummy tuck scar would be higher on the abdomen than most. An ideal scar sits at the level of the pubic hairline, ~6 or 7cm from the introitus. Yours may sit higher--how high is a question best posed to the surgeon who examines you.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon Plastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

Yes a tummy tuck can be performed when there is a scar present from pyloric stenosis surgery. The scar will still be visible however it will be lower down on your abdomen and should come out much flatter than it is.
All the best to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Thanks for your inquiry and pictures. You can have a tummy tuck but the entire old scar will be pulled down to below the umbilicus. One of concerns would be the blood supply to the skin and preventing skin loss. Good luck.