Can I have a c-section through my keloid tummy tuck scar? (Photos)

November 6, 2022
Asked By:siannamarie25 in Storrington, England, United Kingdom

I had a tummy tuck, liposuction and ab repair September 2020 and I’ve recently found out I’m around 3months pregnant. Unfortunately my tummy tuck scar healed as a keloid scar, despite all the oils and creams I used as adviced nothing has ever improved it. my biggest worry is ‘can I have a safe c-section through my keloid scar or can they go lower or higher’? It’s taking over my mind with worry. Please help? X

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Answers (3)

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November 14, 2022

Answer: Scar

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 14, 2022

Answer: Scar

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2022

Answer: Absolutely

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2022

Answer: Absolutely

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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