Most scars are completely healed when they are lighter in color and no longer raised. After that, feel free to let your creative juices run wild. We’ve seen many beautiful vines, feathers, etc., on patients who have chosen to get tattoos over their tummy tuck scars. It is recommended to wait as most scars become less visible with time. Most are even water proof and reusable. Like other temporary type tattoos, they come on an adhesive strip.Tummy tuck is a surgical procedure and it involves making incisions and any type of incisions result in scarring. In case of tummy tuck surgery, various techniques can be used for the procedure and the appearance of scars differs depending on the technique used. Here we will discuss how the scars after tummy tuck surgery will look like.
Updated on October 4, 2009 Alexis Mabury moreContact Author Tummy tuck scars (medically known as abdominoplasty scars) are one of the unfortunate downsides of having abdominoplasty surgery. However, it is a necessary evil and trade off for that fabulous flat stomach that you've always dreamed of. Tummy tuck scars are permanent, but can be easily concealed under clothing or a bikini. The severity of the scars depend on the type surgery performed, how it was performed, and the natural healing ability of the body.
Thus, it is important to take the steps necessary to ensure the wound heals properly. One of the best ways to minimize scarring after a tummy tuck is to start treatment early, as soon as 10 to 14 days after surgery. While there are many suggested topical treatments for scars, silicone products are the only ones recommended by the experts who create scar treatment guidelines for other doctors.
Pictures of tummy tuck scars taken over time showing the healing process and the time required for scars to fade. They are shown at time intervals of 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 2 months, 3 months and 1 year after surgery was performed. Scars associated with plastic surgery are a fact of life (see all pictures) and just something you have to live with.
The scar is just too high and the plastic surgery patient cannot cover it up even with larger style of panties. The sad fact is that some board certified plastic surgeons are lazy and do not wish to have any headaches with their surgical procedures even at the cost of a shoddy surgical result. The high scar means there is less tension on the wound and also a better blood supply.
However, excellent plastic surgeons will know based off of experience how to best address scarring. Scars can be raised or recessed, or distinguishable in color and texture from surrounding healthy skin. They can also be more apparent due to their size, shape, and/or location on the body. While people who have undergone a tummy tuck may not have a hand in the operation itself, they can play a role in reducing the overall appearance of the the scars.
Repairing a belly button scar is another concern for many women. During a tummy tuck the belly button must be repositioned and reattached. A well done tummy tuck creates a navel with a natural “inverted U” shape that is contoured correctly. The “hole on a board” navel can be repaired so that it is possible to wear a bikini without embarrassment. Tummy tuck scar treatment in Dr. Rahban’s Beverly Hills office often includes repairing misplacement or scarring of the belly button. If you are considering this procedure, please come in for a consultation with Dr. Rahban.
Each year more than 100,000 people make the decision to undergo abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery. As with any surgery, scars are involved. Tummy tuck scars are known to worsen first before they improve. Luckily there is silicone sheeting. Tummy tucks flatten the stomach by removing excess skin and fat, and tightening the abdominal muscles.
