Hello I was in a major car accident. I had 4 tears in my intestines and I was opened up and left with a big indenting scar down my whole abdomen. I was wondering if a tummy tuck could possibly rid me of the scar? There is so creams or laser treatments that can get rid of this scar it is like carved into my stomach. Thanks for any help!
Answer: ABDOMEN VERTICAL SCAR With a tummy tuck, the vertical scar cannot be removed, but you can get a scar revision at the same time, to improve it, and to make it less wide and less noticeable.
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Answer: Tummy tuck to remove scar (photo) Well done tummy tuck will flatten scar, eliminate dark shadow created by indentation, and hopefully narrow the scar. If it still bothers you, consider camouflage cosmetics or tattoo. Several tummy tucks for scar shown in our gallery, link below.
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Answer: Tummy tuck to remove scar (photo) Well done tummy tuck will flatten scar, eliminate dark shadow created by indentation, and hopefully narrow the scar. If it still bothers you, consider camouflage cosmetics or tattoo. Several tummy tucks for scar shown in our gallery, link below.
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Will your scar be eliminated? With a full tummy tuck, you would maintain the entire scar. It would likely be mostly below your bellybutton, starting at the pubic area,But it will not be cut out. I think a reasonable approach would be to have your tummy tuck, and then after about six months, excise the scar and maintain the vertical closure. I cannot predict your healing, but I would suspect you might have only a thin vertical line after healing. I would think this would be much more acceptable to you. Even in a bathing suit.
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Answer: Will your scar be eliminated? With a full tummy tuck, you would maintain the entire scar. It would likely be mostly below your bellybutton, starting at the pubic area,But it will not be cut out. I think a reasonable approach would be to have your tummy tuck, and then after about six months, excise the scar and maintain the vertical closure. I cannot predict your healing, but I would suspect you might have only a thin vertical line after healing. I would think this would be much more acceptable to you. Even in a bathing suit.
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Will a full tummy tuck remove this vertical abdominal scar? I am sorry to hear about the car accident you were involved in. Unfortunately, the tummy tuck operation will not serve to remove the entire vertical scar; generally, the area of skin removed with tummy tuck surgery is from the pubic area up to the umbilicus. You would still be left with the area of scar above the umbilicus; the remaining scar can be revised to a finer line scar (which will also be lower on your abdominal wall, after the tummy tuck operation).
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Answer: Will a full tummy tuck remove this vertical abdominal scar? I am sorry to hear about the car accident you were involved in. Unfortunately, the tummy tuck operation will not serve to remove the entire vertical scar; generally, the area of skin removed with tummy tuck surgery is from the pubic area up to the umbilicus. You would still be left with the area of scar above the umbilicus; the remaining scar can be revised to a finer line scar (which will also be lower on your abdominal wall, after the tummy tuck operation).
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February 28, 2017
Answer: TT to remove scar Thank you for reaching out and posting photos. I am sorry about your accident, but so glad you are ok. Unfortunately the entire scar could not be removed, the portion above the belly button would be pulled down. It is difficult to say what the end outcome would be without seeing you in person to see how much skin laxity you have. Be sure to visit a few experienced board certified surgeons. Best of luck! Dr. Kim
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February 28, 2017
Answer: TT to remove scar Thank you for reaching out and posting photos. I am sorry about your accident, but so glad you are ok. Unfortunately the entire scar could not be removed, the portion above the belly button would be pulled down. It is difficult to say what the end outcome would be without seeing you in person to see how much skin laxity you have. Be sure to visit a few experienced board certified surgeons. Best of luck! Dr. Kim
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