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!
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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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: 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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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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