An abdominoplasty is a tummy tuck procedure. The biggest question people often have is about the scar. Learn more about it.
Abdominoplasty is the official term for the tummy tuck procedure. This procedure is ideal for those who wish to get rid of the flabby,
loose skin and fatty tissue in the abdomen. It is not a replacement for diet and exercise, but what it is, is an opportunity to get rid of that skin when you are unable to reduce it through standard diet and weight loss. The procedure used to be significantly more invasive than it is today. However, many people still want to know where the scars will be and how noticeable they will be.
Where Will the Scars Be?
The scars from the abdominoplasty procedure are not as noticeable as you may think. While there will be some difference from one person to the next, and from one doctor to the next, most of the time, the scarring is quite easy to hide. In general, it is:
• A horizontal incision that runs just above or within the pubic area
• The length of that incision depends on the amount of skin the doctor will remove during the procedure.
• The scar will extend in a lateral movement toward the pelvic bones.
• Your doctor may ask you the type of undergarments and bathing suit that you prefer to wear and then adjust the contour of the scar to be hidden appropriately as such.
• In many cases, your doctor will work with you by trying to keep the incision line within the bathing suit limits, but this is not always possible and depends greatly on the amount of tissue to be removed.
In addition to this, your abdominoplasty will range widely also by the areas of loose skin you have. Some people have a significant amount of loose skin located just above the naval.
If this is the case, and you plan to get it taken care of, your cosmetic surgeon may make a secondary incision to treat this skin. This incision generally happens around the naval so that it is less obvious. The doctor will pull down the skin in this region and then remove the excess skin. However, the location of your naval does not change during this procedure.
Your Consultation Offers Answers to Your Questions
One of the best ways to know what the scarring will be like after having an abdominoplasty is to talk with your cosmetic surgeon about it during your consultation. This is a great time for you to find out what to expect from the procedure in total.
Many people find that the abdominoplasty is the best way to get that flat stomach they are after. In addition, the scarring involved in the abdominoplasty is generally very little and it looks a lot better than the actual loose skin that it is replacing. With some help from your surgeon, you may be able to minimize the appearance of the scar, too, making this procedure even better.
