When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
Tummy tuck vs c section scar.
The plastic surgery.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
If you have an unsightly c section scar and a small amount of extra fat and skin on the lower abdomen that won t go away with proper diet and exercise then a mini tummy tuck may be right for you.
I will show you how we tighten your waistline with the muscle repair.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is the one sure way to remove the excess skin that you may try to hide with spanx.
With a mini tummy tuck a smaller incision is made and it can also remove your c section scar too.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.
A mini tummy tuck is one in which there is a very little amount of skin excess usually below the belly button and the incision leaves a scar a little longer than a c section scar explains luis macias md a double board certified plastic surgeon at marina plastic surgery in marina del rey ca.
If you ve previously had a c section your plastic surgeon might be able to incorporate your existing c section scar into your tummy tuck scar.
Discuss with your surgeon if in fact you are going to have one.
However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
Surgical options for removing the c shelf tummy tuck.
Unlike a full tummy tuck this incision can be hidden close to the pubic region so it will be easily concealed beneath swimsuit bottoms and underwear.
A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton.
When to get a scar revision.