Tummy tuck scar images

C-section scar and the Tummy Tuck scar

Women who have a c-section scar are generally happy with the tummy tuck scar. In most cases the c-section scar can be incorporated into the tummy tuck scar if the c-section scar is in a good location, although the scar will be longer, going from hip to hip.

The scar should be placed so that it is hidden in a bikini or panties.

Another advantage of the Tummy Tuck is a lot of stretch marks will be removed. (Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon)

We often encounter a past C-section scar in candidates for a tummy tuck, and our preference is a low scar at the level of the C-section as this area is most easily concealed by clothing.

Tummy tuck scar images after operation

The tummy tuck scar is typically longer that the the C-section scar by two thirds, and will run low and hip to hip. (Peter E. Johnson, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

In most instances and in yours (thanks for posting the photo) the incision or scar will be more than double a C-section scar. Yes from hip to hip.

A tummy tuck scar, for you, based on your photo, would be longer than your c-section scar. I do think your c-section scar could be removed, though, based on the amount of loose skin you have, so you would end up with one longer scar at the level of your c-section scar. (Carmen Kavali, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy tuck scar images after surgery

I find that women who have a tummy tuck with a previous C-section scar do as well as those without a previous scar. There is significant pubic sagging and this allows for placing the abdominoplasty scar bellow the C-section scar. Even if one has a vertica C-section scar, this gets removed with an abdominoplasty.

Yes, the tummy tuck incision is usually longer than a C-section incision. Your plastic surgeon has to take out the excess lateral skin to give you a good contour. Would you prefer a short scar and excess puckers at the and with poor contour or a longer scar and better shape? I personally strive for the best contour at the cost of a longer scar. (George Marosan, MD, Bellevue Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy tuck scar images after surgery photo patients

Generally C-section scars are placed farily low on your abodmen, so that when you’re wearing low-cut jeans, or even a bikini bottom, you should not be able to see the incision.

A tummy tuck scar can be placed higher or lower, but usually I try to incorporate the existing C-section scar into the tummy tuck scar.

A tummy tuck scar is generally a lot longer than a C-section scar. The tummy tuck scar extends from the edge of the pelvic bone to the other to tighten as much tummy skin as possible, without leaving excess skin at the edges. (Roy Kim, MD, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon)

The scar from a tummy tuck is similar to the scar from a C-section, although it may sometimes be a bit longer depending on the length of the C-section scar. In fact, I always try to incorporate a C-section scar into the tummy tuck incision when one is present. (John Whitt, MD, Louisville Plastic Surgeon)

Abdominoplasty scars usually in the same location as C-section scar

The goal of a well-designed abdominoplasty is usually to keep the scar low so it can be concealed by a swimsuit or panties, so when there is an existing C-section scar in a good location we go through it. The scar will be longer though because a football-shaped area of skin up to the belly button has to be removed. This means that the upper abdominal skin has to stretch all the way down to where the final scar will be. (Richard Baxter, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)

The fact you already have a C-section scar may or may not limit your tummy tuck options. Ideally you would want just one scar but depending on what your goals are, your surgeon might or might be able to use your C-section scar. What you want to avoid is to have two incisions parallel to,and in close proximity to, each other (Robin T.W. Yuan, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)

Your C-section scar is rather irregular and raised. Your Tummy Tuck scar would remove the present C-section scar, be just at that level and extend as far to the sides as is needed to remove all the loose skin overhanging it. Because Plastic surgeons are detail obsessed and close their wounds with care, most such scars heal very nicely. (Peter A. Aldea, MD, Memphis Plastic Surgeon)