Tummy tuck through c section scar
Get Rid of C Section scar with a Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck normally involves excising all the skin and fat from the belly button to the pubis. The bottom incision is usually made below any previous incisions.
Tummy Tuck is really the only way to reliably get rid of all that extra skin after pregnancy. (Suresh Koneru, MD, San Antonio Plastic Surgeon)
The old c section scar will be replaced by the abdominoplasty scar.
Tummy Tucks and C-Section Scars
Whether one can use the old c-section scar as the inferior location of a tummy tuck incision depends largely on much loose abdominal skin one has. You have a fair amount of loose abdominal skin and your picture suggests that the upper skin flap would have no trouble being stretched out down to your pubic area.
Tummy tuck through c section scar photo
The location of the c-section scar/skin will also move upward to some degree so you should have no problem having a tummy tuck using it in this new surgery. (Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD, Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck at C section scar
Because of the quantity of excess skin you have and your low belly button, your C section scar will be replaced by the abdominoplasty scar, not in addition to. Yes, the scar will be low, and well concealed. (Steve Laverson, MD, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
Low C section scar
Is possible abdominoplasty through c section scar
You should have no problem in being able to have a tummy tuck with the scar lower than the C section scar. Based on your photo and excess skin on your sides, expect for the tummy tuck scar itself to be longer than the scar you currentlty have. (Morad Tavallali, MD, Vienna Plastic Surgeon)
Low horizontal C-section scars are almost always removed with tummy tuck
Every horizontal c-section scar that I have encountered during an abdominoplasty has been removed. By definition, a c-section scar needs to be above the pubic bone and the ideal abdominoplasty incision is at or below the pubic bone. Based on your photograph I would imagine that this is also the case. Be sure and have your plastic surgeon place the final incision very low as it appears that you have enough laxity to accomplish this. All the best, Dr Repta (Remus Repta, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)
Is possible tummy tuck through c section scar
Tummy tuck can use a c-section scar
It is common to incorporate an existing c-section scar during a tummy tuck. Your photo suggests that it would work for you, as well. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss you options. (Michael S. Hopkins, MD, Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tucks often remove c-section scars
While it is impossible to say if an abdominoplasty is the right procedure for you based on the limited photograph and without an exam, I usually remove caesarian section scars with my tummy tucks. Many women have a little shelf of skin that hangs over the c-section scar despite how much diet and exercise they may do.
The abdominoplasty scar is typically much longer than a c-section scar and based on the photograph the incision would likely be much longer than what you currently have however it is impossible to do a consultation via the internet so I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a full examination, discuss your goals, discuss potential risks and benefits of surgery, and get more information. (Evan Sorokin, MD, Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon)
