I will show you how we tighten.
Tummy tuck c section scar.
The tummy tuck is a fantastic option for removing stretched out skin that remains after childbirth and removing all or most associated stretch marks.
We will talk about the differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.
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.
On the other hand adhesions typically refer to scar bands within the abdominal cavity around intestines.
For mothers who are scheduled to have a baby via cesarean delivery.
With a traditional tummy tuck an incision is made hip to hip and depending on the location of your c section scar.
It can be entirely removed too.
Keep in mind however that a tummy tuck involves its own incisions and post operative scarring.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
C section tummy tuck scar before and after surgery video recording.
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.
During a mini tummy tuck a slightly smaller incision is made low on the belly.
I will show you where you can expect your scar to be during the consultation.
C section scars often cause indentation that is smoothed by the tummy tuck.
A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
However a tummy tuck won t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
When to get a mini tummy tuck to remove a c section scar.
Abdominoplasty tummy tuck can be excellent for removing prior c section scars and other pregnancy related changes of the abdomen.
For women with a c section scar and pooch a tummy tuck can remove the excess skin protruding above the scar as well as tighten and smooth the overall belly area.
I will show you how much of the c section shelf is from fat and skin.
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the united states for women ages 30 to 39.