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.
Tummy tuck c section scar.
C section scars often cause indentation that is smoothed by the tummy tuck.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
Keep in mind however that a tummy tuck involves its own incisions and post operative scarring.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
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.
When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
I will show you how we tighten.
For women with a c section scar and pooch a tummy tuck can remove the excess skin protruding above the scar as well as tighten and smooth the overall belly area.
One of the first questions women ask when considering a tummy tuck after a c section is whether or not the procedure can get rid of their scar stretch marks and other cosmetic flaws.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
I will show you how much of the c section shelf is from fat and skin.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
It can be entirely removed too.
On the other hand adhesions typically refer to scar bands within the abdominal cavity around intestines.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton.
When to get a mini tummy tuck to remove a c section scar.
With a traditional tummy tuck an incision is made hip to hip and depending on the location of your c section scar.
