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.
Tummy tuck vs c section scar.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.
The truth is that even if you see some skin tightening after having a c section most of the time surgery is the only way to remove the excess skin.
In general most patients can have the tummy tuck scar located at the c section site but understand that every patient is different.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
When to get a scar revision.
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.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
The plastic surgery.
When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
Discuss with your surgeon if in fact you are going to have one.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
Surgical options for removing the c shelf tummy tuck.
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.
I will show you how we tighten your waistline with the muscle repair.
However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.