The following question from ourforum is from a woman who wants a tummy tuck but is afraid to do it because of pre-existing scars and fears of losing her belly button. She has had prior surgical complications. Date: 10/31/2010 Submitted by: Lynn I want a tummy very bad but I am scared to do it. I am the mother of three children and had three C-sections. Two C-sections resulted in a perforated bowel and I required two bowel surgeries. I [...]
The following post from our forum is from a son looking to buy his mother a product to remove her 3 year old tummy tuck scars. Date: 09/19/2011 Submitted by: EddieIs There A Product That Removes Scars (Tummy Tuck)? Hey i just wanted to ask a question. my mom had a tummy tuck about 3 years ago and her scar hasn't gone away yet. it looks like a big black line across her bottom tummy, is there any product that [...]
The following post from our forum is from a woman wants a tummy tuck but has existing scars in here belly area. She went to a surgeon for a consultation but her surgeon won't perform a tummy tuck on her because the scars add complications to the surgery and increase the risk of the operation. She wants another opinion and advice. Date: 10/17/2011 Submitted by: JackieTummy Tuck Surgeon Won't Operate Because Of Existing Scars I have a questions in regards [...]
The following post from our forum is from a man who had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago. He is looking for information on tummy tuck scar treatments. Date: 11/25/2011 Submitted by: MikeTummy Tuck Scar Treatment - Silicone Gel With Tape Hi Tanner, I had a TT at the end of October and it was a pretty good experience (as far as discomfort, etc). Like you, I didn't really have much pain outside of the sore abs - felt like [...]
The following post from our forum is from a man who is considering getting a tummy tuck but is worried about complications and is wondering if tattoos can hide tummy tuck scars. Date: 03/13/2012 Submitted by: JonTattooing Over Tummy Tuck Scars I am 56 and about to start a serious diet to lose 120 lbs. from 280lbs down to 160lbs. Just retired will have a balloon inserted in my stomach, and got a trainer/mentor to help me get fit. hope [...]
Tummy Tuck Scars Scars and scarring are a fact of life with surgery. You have to accept that but there are some things that you can do to minimize their appearance. More Scar Information. Does the surgery leave scars? Yes. Most, if not all surgical incisions leave scars. Severity of the scars depend on your health, how fast you heal, the surgical technique used, the type of operation as well as many other factors. How long do tummy tuck scars [...]