Tummy Tuck Scars

Abdminoplasty or tummy tuck may be beneficial to lessen the fat from the middle to the lower abdomen of the patient but it may also have a consequence which is leaving the patient with a permanent scar. Tummy tuck scars are usually extended right from hip to hip which depends on the kind of problem and surgery made.

It must be noted that a tummy tuck is an operation that is done by a long incision that starts from the upper portion of the pubic area and extends from hip to hip. The unwanted fat and muscles are then separated from the abdominal wall and the exposed ones are then stitched sewn so that the said muscles will tighten up and protruding abdomen is then reduced.

Normally, patients would also tummy tuck scars around the belly button as this will also be part of the incision. But for those who are undergoing mini tummy tuck, their tummy tuck scars will be minimal since the incision is only limited at the lower abdomen area which may be 4 to 6 inches long.

The patient must be told that tummy tuck scars may be on its worst condition in the next three to six months after the operation but this condition is only normal as the tummy tuck scars are simply on their healing stage. Also, most tummy tuck scars flatten and completely heal after nine months since the operation was made. During this period the tummy tuck scars fade and will no longer be easily identified as scars from an operation. However, this is the expected healing period of tummy tuck scars if you had it operated by a trusted and reliable surgeon. Other surgeons who are not so experienced in this particular field would guarantee and different healing period.

But patients need not worry on tummy tuck scars as they are usually located below the swimsuit line, thus, they could still wear something sexy.