Vertical scar along with horizontal scar?

July 30, 2024
Asked By:a777749 in Winters, Texas

I was so excited about getting a consult today in regards to a tummy tuck. The surgeon mentioned that because my belly button tends to be on the higher side, I may have a vertical scar along with the horizontal scar. Has anyone had this before? How big is the scar? Is it visible? Why would a vertical scar be needed? I plan on contacting my surgeon for further clarification, but was wanting to get some insights. Please break it down in layman’s terms.

Answers (7)

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September 5, 2024

Answer: The Vertical Scar May Be From Where Your Belly Button Used to Be After a Tummy Tuck

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Answer: The Vertical Scar May Be From Where Your Belly Button Used to Be After a Tummy Tuck

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2024

Answer: Vertical scar

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2024

Answer: Vertical scar

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Tummy tuck

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Answer: Tummy tuck

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Answer: Reason a vertical scar may be needed.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2024

Answer: Reason a vertical scar may be needed.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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