I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
Tummy tuck c section scar.
A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
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.
However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
It can be entirely removed too.
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.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
With a traditional tummy tuck an incision is made hip to hip and depending on the location of your c section scar.
On the other hand adhesions typically refer to scar bands within the abdominal cavity around intestines.
When to get a mini tummy tuck to remove a c section scar.
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.
I will show you how we tighten.
The tummy tuck is a fantastic option for removing stretched out skin that remains after childbirth and removing all or most associated stretch marks.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.
Abdominoplasty tummy tuck can be excellent for removing prior c section scars and other pregnancy related changes of the abdomen.
I will show you how much of the c section shelf is from fat and skin.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
C section scars often cause indentation that is smoothed by the tummy tuck.