One of major goals of a tummy tuck is not that you only look good in clothes but also in a bathing suit. It is critical that the scar be placed low across the abdomen so that it can be easily hidden in under garments as well as a bikini. This requires your doctor to carefully mark you at the time of surgery and take your anatomy into consideration when planning the surgery. Unfortunately if it is not done correctly you can never bring the scar down and it will always remain visible. Depending on the type of tummy tuck, the scars run along the bikini line and up to the sides of pelvis area. It is crucial for prospective patients to understand scar healing as it entails many phases. Immediately after surgery, the body attempts to heal itself by increasing circulation, forming serum and blood that creates a plug that pulls the edges together forming a scab over the wound. The scar often looks thin as your body hasn’t formed scar tissue yet. The wound may be sore and red due to the extra blood and dilated veins and capillaries. In the next weeks and months, the scar will appear as though it is worsening, yet it is simply the vessels and collagen continuing to repair themselves. The scar will often thicken, get redder and be more painful. That is normal. Six months to 2 years the scar will mature, and the scar will get lighter and flatter. Now the main issue is how to get a nice scar….80% is how well you surgeon closes and the rest is your biology. I am not a huge believer of scar creams, etc. I hope this information has helped you understand tummy tuck scars.