Tummy Tuck Scars

When it comes to the treatment of tummy tuck scars a few things are essential. Very briefly summarized it all comes down to; optimal wound healing, reduction of tension, hydration, and silicones.

A rapidly healing wound without complications is less likely to evolve into a problematic scar.

Tension on a scar in one axis will result in a stretched scar. Tension from many directions or intermittently will result in a hypertrophic scar.

"Hydration is a second beneficial influence on scar control and is the basis of the use of silicone sheeting and gel." (source)

The use of surgical tape, silicone strips, wound dressings, and compression garments can really make a difference when it comes to tummy tuck scars. Learn more about the best tummy tuck scar treatment in this extensive article.

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Tummy Tuck Scar Info

"Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose tissues after pregnancy or individuals with sagging after major weight loss." source: Wikipedia


After a tummy tuck surgery scars will develop. That's inevitable. Different variations of this procedure result in different scar locations. Questions rising are for example how to accomplish optimal recovery, what is the best way to care for my wounds, has anyone some good scar healing tips, where do I find information on compression garments? And so on this and information on the incisions and scars, therapies and reviews can be found here.

Wikipedia also offers some before and after pictures including photos of the fresh scars.

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