Tummy Tuck Scars

Tummy tuck is the most accurate and best aesthetic operation option to tighten your abdominal muscles, get rid of excess skin and fat in your abdominal region and create a tighter abdomen. 

Are you Afraid of Scars that Will Occur After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Yes, you can expect some scars after tummy tuck surgery, but it should be remembered that not every scar is the same after every tummy tuck.

What is Tummy Tuck?

With tummy tuck surgery, people whose abdominal muscles are relaxed can regain their old tension. The increase in fat on the abdominal wall of the patient is reduced by the liposuction method, and the muscles of the person are brought closer to each other after the fat removal with the liposuction cannulas inserted through the incision made in the bikini area. As the age progresses, the fat starts to accumulate in the middle part of the body and for this reason, the belly circumference expands. Especially in women, after the pregnancy period, the abdominal region expands and fat can accumulate more in this region. Liposuction and tummy tuck surgeries are applied to reduce the fat in the patient’s abdomen. If the person’s abdomen is too loose, liposuction is not very effective. In such cases, the best and most effective results are obtained with tummy tuck operations.

Does the Visibility of Tummy Tuck Scars Decrease Over Time?

The incision being made for the tummy tuck operation creates a horizontal scar across the patient’s lower abdomen. If it is necessary to give an example; It is like the elongated form of the incision made in cesarean section. Tummy tuck scars fade in color one year after the operation, but do not disappear completely. Some factors may affect the distinctness of tummy tuck scars.

These factors are as follows:

• Patient’s skin type
• Whether the patient is inherently predisposed to scar
• Surgical technique used in the operation
• Whether the patient follows the instructions given by the doctor after the tummy tuck operation
• Whether a complication such as infection occurs after the operation

What Should be Done to Reduce Tummy Tuck Scars?

Even if tummy tuck scars are unavoidable, their visibility can be minimized. For this, there are precautions you can take before and after the tummy tuck operation. One of the most important things to do in order to reduce tummy tuck scars is to choose an experienced doctor who will perform the tummy tuck operation with the appropriate technique. In tummy tuck surgery, the incision is placed as low as possible on the abdomen so that the scar remains hidden under the bikini or underwear. Before the tummy tuck surgery, the patient’s scar location is planned and the patient is asked to bring your favorite bikini bottom to get the right idea of where the scar will be. 

In order to reduce the tummy tuck scar, the patient should take good care of himself, not smoke, and eat healthy after the operation. If the patient pays attention to these issues, the risk of complications is low. In addition, following the doctor’s post-operative recommendations significantly reduces tummy tuck scars. Tummy tuck scar reducing creams can be used if recommended by the doctor, and most importantly, tummy tuck scars should be protected from the sun for at least one year.

What are Tummy Tuck Scar Treatments?

Tummy tuck scars can be evident up to one year after the operation. If the patient has light-colored skin, tummy tuck scars first turn into a pink and then a thin, white line. If the patient has dark skin, tummy tuck scars may become dark and then colored over time. Tummy tuck scars do not disappear completely, but some treatment options to reduce their appearance are as follows:

• Tummy Tuck Scars Reducing Creams

It is not possible to completely remove scars with tummy tuck scars, but it can be reduced. The easiest option among these is moisturizing creams with vitamin E content. Some of the other creams, which are more advanced than these creams, contain silicone, and some contain substances that suppress pigment cell activity. At the same time, there may be skin lightening agents in the content of creams.

• Tummy Tuck Post Strips

In the tummy tuck operation, sterilized strips are used that protect the incision area and reduce the tension of the incision area. With these sterilized strips, the tension in the suture area is minimized. With sterilized strips, the suture line is taped for approximately 6 weeks, thus reducing the tummy tuck scar. This sterilized strip tape is used by changing it every 5 or 7 days.

• Laser Treatment After Tummy Tuck

After the tummy tuck operation, skin resurfacing laser applications or intense light-based treatments can be performed. With the fractional laser, the patient’s tissues are softened and tummy tuck scars become less visible. With light-based treatments such as BBL, scars are lightened and their redness can be reduced. Light-based treatments are aimed at dark pigment cells. Some patients can be treated with both treatments, but the important thing is to decide and apply the right treatment.

• Tattoo for Tummy Tuck Scars

In consultation with your doctor, it may be appropriate to get a tattoo for tummy tuck scars one year after your tummy tuck surgery. Tattoos should not be done before 1 year has passed. You should definitely consult your doctor about this issue.

• Dermapen Collagen Induction Therapy

In Dermapen application, small surgical needles are used to create thousands of micro-traumas on the patient’s skin with micro needling devices. By stimulating the production of collagen and elastin in the patient’s skin, it is provided to be firmer and smoother. With this treatment application, scars that show irregular healing in general are reduced. A number of micro needling treatments are applied for tummy tuck scars.

To get more detailed information about Tummy Tuck Scars, you can contact Quartz Clinique. Our doctors will give you the most accurate information about the treatment of tummy tuck scars by examining you. Therefore, please dial +905442684433 to contact our assistant and get information about tummy tuck scars.