Can I wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?

That's a very good question. Yes you can wear a bikini once swelling settles down and wounds are healed , which can be 3-6 months from surgery. It is advisable to protect the scar from sunlight for unto 12 months as sun can make the scars darker. You can wear a bikini earlier as long you cover the scars. Always mention it to your surgeon if you have any preference for any bikini and discuss the scar position with the surgeon.

You should be able to wear a bikini after 6 months from the surgery. After a year, the incision will have healed and the scar will be almost mature. During surgery, I make the incision 3-4 cm above the C section line (if you have one) or below the pubic bone, so any scarring will be well hidden by your bikini or underwear.

Yes I hope so! I tailor each surgery to each individual patient I see, however in general I keep my abdominoplasty scars 3-4cm below C section scars and at/below the pubic bone, so the scar is well hidden within the bikini line.