I saw a PS regarding a full tummy tuck.I have what he considered a very low c-section scar. He said it might be necessary to add a "v" incision. He said because my skin might be pulled to much upon suturing causing my Incision to not heal properly. He mentioned he wouldn't know if he would have to do it until the day of surgery. Can someone please paint a clear picture of what he was talking about. Is it one long v shaped incision or is it another v incision on top of a traditional incision
October 12, 2016
Answer: What does a tummy tuck with v incision mean and what would it look like? For the most accurate information, best to clarify with your selected plastic surgeon.Sometimes, especially for patients with a relatively short torso, a low C section scar and/or minimal redundant abdominal wall skin, a short vertical scar is necessary (in addition to the usual transverse tummy tuck scar). This vertical scar results from closure of the previous umbilical opening and prevents excessive tension upon closer in the midline of the tummy tuck incision line. If this vertical incision is not used, patients may end up with wound healing problems and much wider scars. Sometimes these vertical scars can be revised/ removed ( usually one year or more after the tummy tuck surgery). I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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October 12, 2016
Answer: What does a tummy tuck with v incision mean and what would it look like? For the most accurate information, best to clarify with your selected plastic surgeon.Sometimes, especially for patients with a relatively short torso, a low C section scar and/or minimal redundant abdominal wall skin, a short vertical scar is necessary (in addition to the usual transverse tummy tuck scar). This vertical scar results from closure of the previous umbilical opening and prevents excessive tension upon closer in the midline of the tummy tuck incision line. If this vertical incision is not used, patients may end up with wound healing problems and much wider scars. Sometimes these vertical scars can be revised/ removed ( usually one year or more after the tummy tuck surgery). I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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October 13, 2016
Answer: What does a tummy tuck with v incision mean and what would it look like? I am not sure what this V incision is. Definitely ask your PS for further explanation or maybe a photo of a different patient who had had this done. I also recommend getting a 2nd opinion just to make sure you in fact need this done.
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October 13, 2016
Answer: What does a tummy tuck with v incision mean and what would it look like? I am not sure what this V incision is. Definitely ask your PS for further explanation or maybe a photo of a different patient who had had this done. I also recommend getting a 2nd opinion just to make sure you in fact need this done.
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