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How Much Vertical C-section Scar Can I Remove? (photo)

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I'm 2 yrs after final C-section (low transverse-pfannenstiel) & later: midline scar). I really don't want a hip to hip scar. My priority, in order: 1. Flat stomach, so clothed I don't look pregnant 2. remove vertical scar as low as possible (I hope to wear a bikini, or at least low shorts) 3. remake a nicer belly button, which was once nice vertical slit. My skin is fairly tight-how much of the vertical scar can I get out? Full vs mini tuck with internal plication? How to do the umbilicus? Thx!

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