Opinions to lower my recent TT scar and lift my still sagging mons further include removal of an inch of skin below scar, extend scar, anchoring sutures, lipo to pubis. One suggestion to maximize how much the scar can be lowered is to release the belly button and lift the skin to just above it. Realself has very opposing views on umbilical floats with regards to a modified or mini TT. What are your opinions on this please if we’re just aiming to lower scar? Thank you for your time.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: How To Lower a Tummy Tuck Scar
I agree with you in that your tummy tuck scar does look rather high, even though you have a very nice tummy tuck result overall. The best way to lower your abdominal scar is to wait at least six months to one year after your initial tummy tuck, then have a revisionary surgery to excise a couple centimeters of skin from below your lower abdominal scar. This will not only lower the tummy tuck scar that you currently have, but it will also raise and slightly flatten your mons as well. Best of luck.
Jaime Perez, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida
Tummy Tuck Specialist in Tampa, Florida
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February 1, 2012
Answer: How To Lower a Tummy Tuck Scar
I agree with you in that your tummy tuck scar does look rather high, even though you have a very nice tummy tuck result overall. The best way to lower your abdominal scar is to wait at least six months to one year after your initial tummy tuck, then have a revisionary surgery to excise a couple centimeters of skin from below your lower abdominal scar. This will not only lower the tummy tuck scar that you currently have, but it will also raise and slightly flatten your mons as well. Best of luck.
Jaime Perez, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida
Tummy Tuck Specialist in Tampa, Florida
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Answer: What Is Your Opinion On An Umbilical Float to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar? (photo)
WOW what happened? Such a HIGH incision placement. I might rather try tissue expanders in the area of the scar and above to stretch the skin so as to lower the incision. The free float umbilicus could lower your bb to low. You need in person evaluation.
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Answer: What Is Your Opinion On An Umbilical Float to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar? (photo)
WOW what happened? Such a HIGH incision placement. I might rather try tissue expanders in the area of the scar and above to stretch the skin so as to lower the incision. The free float umbilicus could lower your bb to low. You need in person evaluation.
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