Low tummy tuck scars

Tummy tuck incisions are designed as low as possible to be easily hidden

You would benefit from a full tummy tuck combined with liposuction. The incision would be optimally designed as low as possible to remove you C-section scar and would extend from hip to hip.

The excess skin between you belly button and your C-sections scar would be removed, your muscle tightened, and belly button reshaped.

Liposuction could be added to improve your waist. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon. (Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS, Houston Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy tuck incision best if low

Low tummy tuck surgery scars

C-section scars are placed lower than they used to be, and the same trend holds for tummy tuck incisions. They are easier to conceal with swimwear and low-rise pants, presuming you feel good enough about your tummy to show it off! That is of course the goal of the tummy tuck and regardless of where the scar is, the entire abdomen is treated. It doesn’t really matter where the most fat is. (Richard Baxter, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)

No Reason for Your TT Incision to be Higher Than C-section Scar

There is no reason in your case for the tummy tuck incision to be placed higher than your C-section scar but it would need to be a bit longer. From your photo, you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. (John Whitt, MD, Louisville Plastic Surgeon)

You will need full tummy tuck

Low tummy tuck scars photo

You have large amount of excess skin. You will need hip to hip incision to remove al of the extra skin. The C-section scar will be removed at the same time. (Kamran Khoobehi, MD, New Orleans Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy tuck incision

You look like you will need a full tummy tuck with an incision from one hip to the other. Your C-section incision can probably be used, but it’s best to see a surgeon in person to determine this. Be sure to see a board-certified surgeon in your area with significant experience in this field. (Nina S. Naidu, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)

Low tummy tuck scars picture

Based on the photo you provided, you would benefit significantly from a standard tummy tuck incision, which is usually hip to hip. However, it may depend on the goals you would like to achieve and the complexity and severity of your specific case. In some instances, patients may opt for an extended tummy tuck to improve the so called, “muffin top” or flank area. Discuss these options during your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

An abdominal binder is worn post surgery for 1 month to help minimize swelling and support the incision. Regardless of the type of incision length and location, healing time will vary and will require you to stay in a hunched over position for a month to prevent any tension on the incision. Using your previous c-section scar should not be an issue, if it is possible to avoid any additional scars. I hope this information was helpful. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)