Which Is Better For Tummy Tuck Scars, U-shaped or W-shaped?

In general the “U” shape scar seems to work best in regards to concealment in clothing and in natural body creases. There is no difference in the procedure, healing, the final outcome.

Thanks for the question. Good luck!

"U" definitely - at least as far as I'm concerned. I am still not sure of why anyone would use a "W" at all, not that there is anything wrong with it. I prefer to have the bottom part of the u be as low as possible, no more than 7-9 cm below above the junction of the labia. That way you can hopefully wear lower bathing suits. The only issue with this is that you need to have enough extra skin from above the belly button that will reach all the way down. Most women after pregnancy do have enough. When there isn't enough skin to stretch down than you either have to have a small scar in the middle that rises up from the bottom, or position the whole "U" a little higher. Hope this helps.

The W-shaped scar was designed to minimize excessive tightness in the suprapubic area, which is the tightest point in a tummy tuck. Since many of us prefer the U-shaped scar and routinely use it in all of our tummy tuck patients, the W-shape is not "necessary," but may be so in the minds of come plastic surgeons who trained with this technique and have developed its use as a habit or routine.

When it fades, either scar is minimally noticeable, but the U-shaped scar is virtually always less so. You have already been checking out before and after photos. Use your own judgment, and ask which your surgeon prefers. I think it's a big enough deal to be one way of selecting a surgeon, since even great surgery and a wonderful result otherwise can be diminished by a scar you "hate" forevermore! But that assumes otherwise equal surgical skill and experience. Best wishes!