A “mini tummy tuck” leaves a much smaller scar, but unfortunately not all women are candidates. If you are unhappy enough with the appearance of your tummy to seek a tummy tuck, then the scar left behind, which is easy to hide, will probably be a trade-off you will be happy to make. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t want to do everything you can to minimize the scar’s appearance.There are three main types of tummy tuck. Mini tummy tuck procedures produce the smallest scar. These are similar to a C-section scar which goes the width of the pubic bone. Dr. Younai places the scar very low"just above the pubic hair line. In this location it is well covered by clothing. Standard tummy tucks produce a scar that runs from hip bone to hip bone.
A full tummy tuck generally involves three incisions. As a result, there are scars left from these incision sites. Silicone strips are rapidly becoming the most popular way to treat and reduce these scars. 1. What are silicone scar strips? Silicone strips are used to reduce the appearance of scars; specifically scars from tummy tuck procedures and other types of surgery.
They are part of the healing process and the body’s natural way of replacing and repairing damaged skin. When fully healed, most patients don’t think their tummy tuck scars look “bad.” Strategic placement ensures that your scar will be hidden under clothing and a bathing suit. Also, remember that “healing quickly and completely” does not mean your scar will heal in a week or two. It takes the body up to a year to reach the point where the scar will lose much of its red tone, flatten out and where it may eventually become a thin line.
In answering this common and natural question I have a bit of bad news, along with some very, very good news, to share with you. Starting with the bad news, tummy tuck surgery is not a scar-free procedure. And now, most importantly, for the good news: the scars are well hidden and more than a fair trade for the better body contour you will achieve.
This is not my only priority, but it’s a big one. Now, like most doctors and surgeons, I will always put your health and wellbeing first, above cosmetic concerns like scars. But once I have decided that you are a good surgical candidate, it means that I feel the surgery will benefit you and will help achieve your goals.
Generally, these scars fade over time with a little patience. However, those with darker skin tones may notice their scars darken as they heal. Fortunately, there are some proactive steps you can take to conceal and facilitate the healing of scars. A tummy tuck plastic surgery scar from a full abdominoplasty procedure will usually be longer, extending from hip to hip in the lower abdominal region. Scars may be visible around the navel, where it has been repositioned.
You can never get rid of it completely, however, there are a number of things that you can do to minimize, reduce or fade it. Your degree of success will depend on the wound, your health, your ability to heal and your dedication to treatment and aftercare of the wound and scar area. Your best remedy for getting rid of scars will likely require a trip to the dermatologist.
But I don’t rely just on hiding the tummy tuck scars from view. Over time, I have worked to develop innovative surgical methods that enable me to minimize your tummy tuck scars, even though they won’t be visible to the world. Pre and post-surgery patient instructions: Designed to strengthen and prepare your body for surgery and to decrease healing time.
Please note that TCC does not provide cortisone injections. Hydroquinone - This is a depigmenting agent that inhibits melanin production, which can increase while the skin is healing from an incision. Left unchecked, it could make the skin around the tummy tuck scar darker, thereby making the scar more visible. A 4% hydroquinone cream can be especially helpful if you have a darker complexion, and may be prone to hyperpigmentation. Applying the cream to the scar on a daily basis can help reduce pigmentation irregularities that can result from scar development.
