Will Tummy Tuck Remove Scar Near Belly Button?

The scar will most likely be moved down with a tummy tuck. From your photo, it appears as though you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck where the belly button is separated from the abdominal wall and moved down. This will help to eliminate the scars around the belly button associated with a full tummy tuck. Also, during the procedure the scar will be lifted up from the abdominal wall and may help to soften it and make it appear less noticeable.

Scars that are BELOW the belly button can be easily removed with a tummy tuck procedure. This replaces the scar with a very low horizontal scar beneath the bikini line.Scars ABOVE the belly button are unable to be removed, and in some cases, can actually prevent the possibility of a tummy tuck altogether. This is because the scars may cut off blood supply to the abdominal skin and have a high risk of wound problems at the new incision.I would recommend a scar revision procedure in addition to a mini-tummy tuck to improve the appearance of your tummy.

It will probably not be possible to remove your scar at the time of a tummy tuck as it so high (upper abdomen in location). One option would be to have one scar but unfortunately it would be located in the lower tummy but above your panty level, so still visible. What is very important is that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon as the presence of this scar may intefered with the blood supply keeping the skin below it healthy after a tummy tuck which can result in a loss of skin. Please discuss these issues with your surgeon