Is is possible to get a low tummy tuck scar to wear a string bikini?

During your consultation appointment- it is recommended to bring your bikini-- and if you are a candidate - the options will be discussed then. Every patient is different- what works for one- might not work for another. 

The tummy tuck scar can be placed low and within the confines of a bikini.  Find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tuck procedures each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's
website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can
deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Usually the  tummy tuck scar can be placed low enough to  be covered by a bathing suit, including a bikini bottom. Whether or not the scar will be totally hidden under a string bikini depends on your anatomy, extent of the procedure, length of the scar, and the size of the bathing suit bottom.  With a full tummy tuck there is a scar around the belly button which generally blends in well with time and obviously would not be covered by a bikini.Following the advice from a surgeon on
this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without having photos and without examining you, physically feeling the
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and
discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your
best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal
surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS)  that you trust and are comfortable with.
You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California