A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton.
Tummy tuck vs c section scar.
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.
The plastic surgery.
When to get a scar revision.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
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.
However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
A mini tummy tuck is one in which there is a very little amount of skin excess usually below the belly button and the incision leaves a scar a little longer than a c section scar explains luis macias md a double board certified plastic surgeon at marina plastic surgery in marina del rey ca.
With a mini tummy tuck a smaller incision is made and it can also remove your c section scar too.
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.
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.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is the one sure way to remove the excess skin that you may try to hide with spanx.
Discuss with your surgeon if in fact you are going to have one.
I will show you how we tighten your waistline with the muscle repair.
Surgical options for removing the c shelf tummy tuck.
When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
