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The scar remaining from a tummy tuck can vary depending on whether the patient received a "standard" also known as "full" tummy tuck or a "mini" tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck is required after massive weight loss which leaves the patient with a lot of excess skin. This also can occur after having children through pregnancy. A mini tummy tuck is more appropriate for those individuals who have a small pooch about their pubic region and under the belly button.
With a full tummy tuck, imagine the shape of an eyeball while in socket (pointed oval). That is the pattern of the removed skin in this procedure. Typically that will occur above the pubic region and up to the belly button.
With a mini tummy tuck, simply take the above shape and split it in half. This is because less skin is needed for removal.
Both of these procedures result with the Surgeon connecting the once further apart portions of skin into a line or a crescent. While many experience some ability to hide their scar after a mini tummy tuck (within the bikini line), most full tucks leave a scar which is higher near the belly button.
Examples of both can be seen in most plastic surgeons before and after photo galleries.
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Can a scar from a tummy tuck be lowered?
It should be better to use a surgical technique for hiding it.
How do you get rid of scar tissue after tummy tuck I had a tummy tuck two years ago and I believe I have damaged scar tissue. My lower belly is bulgy and it looks fatty. i really need to know what?
A lot of people have been able to reduce scars using silicone sheets. Regardless of how old the scar is, silicone scar reduction sheets can be effective. NM Retouch makes a silicone sheet specifically for tummy tucks. You can find them on www.VitalityMedical.com.
Is an abdominoplasty evasive?
It depends on the procedure, like Mini tummy tuck it is a form of the tummy tuck surgery. It is less complex and a less invasive surgery than the full tummy tuck procedure.
Will Medicaid pay for tummy tuck?
i was wondering will my medicaid will pay for a tummy tuck?
What store can you get tummy tuck at?
you get a tummy tuck at a hospital it is surgery.
Fluid build up after tummy tuck what is cause?
how can i get rid of the fluid from my tummy tuck
How much is the cheapest tummy tuck in Ireland?
how much is the cheapest mini tummy tuck in ireland
What is the average cost of a tummy tuck and what is the recovery time.?
A tummy tuck can range from $8000 to $16,500.
Will health insurance help pay for tummy tuck, if youve had two C-Setions, with bad scar tissue.?
Most insurance companies won't pay for something blatantly cosmetic as a tummy tuck. However, depending on your insurance, they may pay for you to go to a dermatologist to treat the scars.
In Chicago, can I get a cheap tummy tuck?
yes you can get cheap tummy tuck in chicago. you can check on this DrFiorillo.com or www.smarttummytucks.com/
How much is a mini tummy tuck in Florida?
A mini tummy tuck averages $6,625, which is what you can expect to pay in Florida.
What is the purpose of a tummy tuck diet ?
The tummy tuck procedure is not used to replace the surgical procedure. In fact the tummy tuck is only used to prevent excess skin that comes from loosing a large amount of weight.
