Many patients who consider cosmetic surgery are primarily concerned with the appearance of scars after their procedure. This is particularly true of patients considering tummy tuck surgery, as the tummy tuck procedure involves larger incisions than some other cosmetic surgeries. However, as many prior patients would agree, you really don’t need to be scared of a tummy tuck scar! Below, we’ll explain why tummy tuck scars often go unnoticed after surgery.
Tummy Tuck Scar Location
At Body By Leverett, our team takes great care in making tummy tuck incisions as small and inconspicuous as possible. For starters, the incision is placed below the waistline, where it will be well-hidden by swimsuits and undergarments. This means that you, and anyone you are intimate with, are like to be the only ones to notice the scars from your tummy tuck.
Tummy Tuck Scar Removal
While scarring is an inevitable result of surgery, there are many techniques available to minimize scarring, both during and after the surgical process. At Body By Leverett, we recommend adding embrace® Active Scar Defense to the tummy tuck procedure. embrace® is a scar therapy system that uses silicone sheets to flatten, soften and fade scar tissue. It actively mends the skin and holds it together to prevent scar tissue from thickening and widening. This treatment is used immediately after surgery and can help reduce scarring from the start. Additionally, patients may want to consider scar removal treatments after their tummy tuck surgery, which use laser technology to diminish scar tissue, producing a more even skin tone and texture.
Tummy Tuck Scar Tattoo Cover Up
Many patients have gotten creative with their tummy tuck scars by using them as a foundation for a tattoo. With a creative tattoo idea, you can completely cover up your tummy tuck scar and turn it into something beautiful. Furthermore, since the scar is still hidden beneath the waistline, patients have a lot of flexibility in the design of their tattoo knowing that they can still keep it hidden if they choose to. Popular designs for tummy tuck scar tattoos include branches, floral designs and more. Just be sure that the scar is fully healed before you pursue a tattoo!
Is a Tummy Tuck Worth It?
Hopefully, we’ve discussed some different ideas and strategies that you can use to become more comfortable with the idea of having some visible scarring after a tummy tuck. But beyond the numerous strategies available to reduce and hide any visible tummy tuck scars, most patients agree that the results are well worth the scar! After achieving a flatter stomach, more toned abdomen and tighter skin, you might feel the same way. We encourage patients not to be scared off by the idea of scarring, because the potential benefits of a tummy tuck typically far outweigh the scar it leaves behind.
If you are interested in learning more about the tummy tuck procedure, contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Leverett of Body by Leverett. We welcome patients from Phoenix, Chandler, Maricopa County and the nearby areas of Arizona.