Tummy Tuck - will my surgery scars cause any issues? (photos)

Thank you for your question regarding whether your prior back surgery scars will cause any problems with your abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. In regards to your pictures, I do not think your scars will pose any significant concern. In your specific case, I would perform an extended abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. That means the incision would go from hip to hip across the top of the pubic region. The dissection would then be taken to your belly button and then further up to your sternum and rib cage. With this release of tissue, it will allow your plastic surgeon to remove all of the skin and fat from the top of the pubic region to well above the belly button line. Even your belly button piercing will even be able to be removed. That means in your specific case, your vertical surgical back scar should completely disappear. I hope this helps to answer your question of whether your surgical scar after a back surgery will completely disappear after a tummy tuck.

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It may not be possible to completely remove the vertical scar with your tummy tuck. This generally does not cause additional problems but can increase wound healing time.

Thank you for your question. Based on the pictures this won't cause any complication but also I would recommend you scar correction. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hello and thank you for your question.
Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural with minimal scarring on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flatter and firmer abdominal contour and profile.
Your previous scar should not be an issue since during tummy tuck the excess skin below the belly button is typically removed and the scar should be able incorporated and removed as well.
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Your surgery scars should not be a problem. They will most likely be removed at the time of tummy tuck. Unfortunately, you have not told us your height and weight. A tummy tuck is good for patients with a BMI of 32 or less otherwise you may have complications. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi there and Happy New year! You are technically a good candidate for a tummy tuck because there is enough skin excess to ensure closure after removing the overhang tissue below the umbilicus. The scar would be removed within this tissue. There is no scar in the epigastrium to compromise the skin blood supply and this is very good news. I think with careful planning and diligent surgical technique you should enjoy and uneventful recovery. All the best in your patient journey

Thank you for the question. Based on your photographs, these scars should not cause you any problems. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Those scars will not affect the tummy tuck. The good news is that most if not all of that scar could be removed with a tummy tuck. Plastic surgeons are used to seeing abdominal scars and they are rarely a problem

Dear MaCoup,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. Your scar will most likely be almost completely removed. I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Most likely your scars will not impact your ability at a tummy tuck and most of the vertical incision should be removed with the procedure. Hope this helps.