Scars after tummy tuck surgery

Submitted by Dr. Scholz on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 16:20

It is one of the most discussed topics in forums. How are the scars after a tummy tuck and you may hear words like T incision. I can say in advance that the T incision can be completely avoided and is definitely too high in some results I've seen.

There may also be after pictures of tummy tucks circulating on the web, which do not show good experience. From this point of view, it is completely understandable that patients are unsettled, which is why I am clarifying the topic here in this blog.

Microsurgical suture

Let me therefore briefly explain the problem of scars and microsurgical sutures.

In general, the problem with invasive plastic surgery is that scars are unavoidable. What matters most to you as a patient is where and how severe the scarring is. It also matters whether they are visible later on, for example when bathing. This is why experienced plastic surgery specialists address always from the beginning to achieve the baffling results.

In my opinion, many pictures of scars after plastic surgery that you see online are based on insufficient experience or the use of the wrong methods. The experienced surgeon think not to manage the scars when they appear, he thinks in advance and applies different modern techniques to minimize this side effect.

Chirurgische Bauchstraffung nach 1 Jahr Narbe

T-Incision is oldfashioned

With a tummy tuck, a scar should never lie across the lower abdomen - which is can be avoided and may is an oldfashioned way of T-Incision. This is not an aesthetic solution and can often even lead to mechanical problems, such as the rubbing of trouser waistbands or belts on the scar.

See the at the graphic the red line indicating unsatisfactory result

Schnitte narben op bauch falsch zu hoch

Modern Method - Dr. Scholz

With my applied modern methods you won't see a visible scar and after approx. 1 year scars nearly disappear to a fine line hidden in the bikini zone. Please see the read line in the following graphic indicating my approach.

Darstellung Schnitte - Narben Bauchdeckenstraffung nach Dr. Scholz

 

Summary

An abdominoplasty using microsurgical sutures and the correct placement of the scar in the hands of an experienced surgeon achieves reliable and far better long-term results.

The tummy tuck in particular requires an excellent surgeon in the field. In addition to the problem of barely visible scars, your torso and waist should achieve a breathtaking shape. To achieve this, it is not enough to simply remove fat and tighten the skin.

The tummy tuck surgery is by me - Dr. Thomas Scholz - done multiple times every week. Me and my team is highly specialized on this procedure.

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