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Tummy tuck scars are one of the major drawbacks
of this procedure and one of the main concerns for patients. Most
abdominoplasties involve a scar from hip to hip and another scar
around the navel. The length and location of the incisions, which
depend on the type of procedure you have, will determine how visible
and extensive the resulting scars will be.
Your scars will be less extensive with a partial
or lower tummy tuck than they are with a full tummy tuck. The good
news is that most tummy tuck scars are concealed under the bikini
line. Tummy tuck scars range from a single small scar produced by
a partial abdominoplasty to the more noticeable scars that circle
a patient’s abdomen after a circumferential tummy tuck.
It is normal for tummy tuck scars to get worse during
the first three to six months following your surgery. After nine
months to a year the scars will flatten out and begin to get lighter
in color. While this is normal you should feel free to contact your
surgeon if you are concerned about your scars appearance. Tummy
tuck scars will typically never completely disappear. In the later
stages of the healing process, your surgeon may recommend a cream
or ointment to use on your scar.
Other Cosmetic Surgery Risks:
Satisfaction with Results - Your surgeon will make no guarantee
that you will be 100% satisfied with the results of your tummy tuck
procedure. You may pay alot of money for your procedure, and it
is important to know that the results may never look like the image
you have in your mind.
Post-surgery complications - Patients may experience
severe complications after surgery such as internal bleeding, blood
clots, infections, and more..
Infections - Some patients may exerience an infeection after surgery
and some physicians may prescribe an antibiotic.
Medication Reactions - If you fail to communicate an allergy, drug
use, or prescriptions, the results may be a reaction to the medication
prescribed by your surgeon. A drug reaction or overdose can be fatal.
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