Tummy Tuck Using 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.
Tummy tuck using c section scar. All surgery involves incisions and these incisions turn into scars. I will show you how we tighten your waistline with the muscle repair. In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
Yes we can use the c section scar on your belly as an opening to perform the tummy tuck. Rucker will typically go below the c section scar to remove it and leave a new incision that is lower on the body and will look great with swimsuits. Dumanian advises patients to be aware of this trade off.
A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only. When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar. 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.
Keep in mind however that a tummy tuck involves its own incisions and post operative scarring. Patients should have realistic expectations about scarring. If you re delivering your baby via c section it may seem ideal to have a tummy tuck immediately after.
Katzen is able to completely remove c section scar during the tummy tuck. I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation. In some cases dr.
The c section scar will also become the site of the tummy tuck scar which means that you will not have a second scar from the procedure. While the results of a tummy tuck can be incredible it is still a surgical procedure that requires a lengthy incision. Because tummy tuck requires a broad incision the procedure also creates its own scar.