Could I get these scars removed without having to get a tummy tuck? 4 horizontal c sections and 1 vertical c hyst. (photos)

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I'm 29 with 5 horizontal c sections 1 was a vertical with an emergency hysterectomy. I don't want to get a tummy tuck, I just want to have these scars removed, and what type of procedure would be performed?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would treat your scars with a combination of Hidef liposuction, fat grafting, fibrous release, fractional laser, and PrP SC.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, these scars can be improved with a combination approach of lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Based on your
photograph, even though you do not want a tummy tuck, a tummy tuck is definitely your best option.  This can be done through a low and short
incision, all completely below the bikini line. 
The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on
the exterior.   Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. 
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of
real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate
their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  The only way to get rid of the vertical scar would be through a tummy tuck procedure.  One can not permanently get rid of scarring, one can only replace one scar for another.  Hope this helps.

Tahira Prendergast, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately once you have an incision, there will be a scar. A scar revision could possibly help to give you a thinner scar. It also depends on how old thay scar is. Some scars take up to a year to completely fade. I would suggest meeting with a surgeon to discuss your options.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

There is no way to make those disappear by removing them, they will just make new scar again. Maybe they might heal better, this would constitute a "revision", but maybe they might heal worse. They don't look too bad compared to many scars.

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