Can a vertical scar from previous procedures be removed at the same time as an extended tummy tuck? (photo)

If you elect tummy tuck surgery your previous midline scars could be revised at the same time. In order to determine if you are a good candidate visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you. I've included a video on various incisions used in tummy tucks that I hope you find helpful.

Scars below the belly button may be removed during a tummy tuck. Scars that are above the belly button will be shifted down to the lower abdomen as this skin replaces the skin that is removed. From your photos, your vertical scar will not be removed entirely, but will shift slightly toward your waist.

Thank you for your question regarding whether you can get rid of your vertical scar from prior surgery and undergo an extended tummy tuck. First, I would suggest you have a horizontal component to your tummy tuck; this means an incision would be made horizontally from hip to hip to reduce excess skin and fat from your lower abdomen, mons region. Usually, during a horizontal tummy tuck, the excess skin and fat are removed just above the belly button are removed. In your case, The only part of the scar that will be removed is the portion below the belly button. Therefore, not a large portion of your scar will be removed with the horizontal tummy tuck. If you have a fleur de lis incision, the horizontal tummy tuck is already communicated with a vertical scar which you already have. Therefore, the scar will be revised. In my opinion, I would not do the fleur de lis because it could compromise and jeopardize your hernia repair. In my opinion, I would have the horizontal tummy tuck by itself. I would then consider doing laser scar revision with a Fraxel laser or even micro needling. The fleur de lis or surgical revision scar would not yield as good results as laser treatment. I hope this helps answer your question regarding whether you can get rid of your vertical scar from prior surgery and undergo an extended tummy tuck.
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