A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess fat and skin below the belly button only.
Tummy tuck scar vs c section scar.
The horizontal scar can vary in length.
If you have an unsightly c section scar and a small amount of extra fat and skin on the lower abdomen that won t go away with proper diet and exercise then a mini tummy tuck may be right for you.
In good looking c section scars the tummy tuck scar may not look quite as fine and discreet.
C section vs tummy tuck scars tummy tuck scars are almost always longer in horizontal length than c section scars.
Regardless of whether you had a mini or full tummy tuck you ll have a scar that runs horizontally across your lower abdomen from hip to hip located a few centimetres below your belly button.
Unlike a full tummy tuck this incision can be hidden close to the pubic region so it will be easily concealed beneath swimsuit bottoms and underwear.
In most cases this incision is approximately 4 8 inches long which is similar to the size of a c section scar.
The scar may also be placed in.
In general most patients can have the tummy tuck scar located at the c section site but understand that every patient is different.
As a result the scar is often undetectable.