However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
Mini tummy tuck 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.
A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
A tummy tuck can also be done in combination with other body contouring cosmetic procedures such as breast surgery.
I will show you how we tighten.
The scar skin will be cut out as a part of a tummy tuck procedure and gives you a little and light scar.
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.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.
The mini tummy also only focuses on the lower abdomen so it would reduce the size of the c section scar but it doesn t give the body enough time to recover from the pregnancy.
I convinced her that in her case all she needed was some liposuction of her abdomen and backside and a mini tummy tuck.
When to get a mini tummy tuck to remove a c section scar.
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The mini tummy tuck is an amazing cosmetic procedure that can replace the c section scar with its small scar.
When we do a tummy tuck the scar will be a little wider than your c section scar.
It can be entirely removed too.
We discussed liposuction as well as various tuck options.
She actually had a depressed scar where she had her c section so this would tighten some of the skin on the lower abdomen and smooth out the scar.
With a traditional tummy tuck an incision is made hip to hip and depending on the location of your c section scar.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
I will show you how much of the c section shelf is from fat and skin.
I wasn t impressed with the photos that showed the women a year.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.