A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
C section scar vs tummy tuck scar.
A tummy tuck removes all of the extra skin and fat as well as your c section scar reducing the appearance of the 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.
When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
It can be entirely removed too.
Your doctor can take a look at your unique situations scar and realistic expectations.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
For the most part most surgeons will prefer to place the tummy tuck.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
I will show you how much of the c section shelf is from fat and skin.
With a traditional tummy tuck an incision is made hip to hip and depending on the location of your c section scar.
This includes scars from surgical incisions like c section and tummy tuck cuts and bruises and linear hypertrophic scars which may arise following surgery injury burn or natural tension.
The tummy tuck is a fantastic option for removing stretched out skin that remains after childbirth and removing all or most associated stretch marks.
When to get a mini tummy tuck to remove a c section scar.
Sometimes patients ask if a tummy tuck scar would result in the same degree as a c section scar.
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.