{"id":1558,"date":"2017-08-09T20:28:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T20:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drrand.wpengine.com\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2017-08-09T20:28:40","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T20:28:40","slug":"what-can-you-do-to-minimize-a-tummy-tuck-scar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/what-can-you-do-to-minimize-a-tummy-tuck-scar\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Do to Minimize a Tummy Tuck Scar?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1559\" src=\"http:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_104307004-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Whether you\u2019ve had children, reached a major weight loss goal or are unhappy with sagging skin in your abdominal area for another reason, <strong>a tummy tuck can help you to get the tighter and more toned look you want<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s no way to avoid having a visible scar from your tummy tuck or to make it go away completely, there are a few things you can to do minimize its appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Work with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon<\/h2>\n<p>When choosing a plastic surgeon for your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/body\/tummy-tuck\/\">tummy tuck<\/a>, make sure he or she is board-certified and has plenty of experience performing this type of body contouring procedure. With the right surgical skill and finesse, <strong>tummy tuck scars can be very smooth and well-hidden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, working with an inexperienced plastic surgeon can not only lead to complications but may also result in a poorly hidden and poorly planned scar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[pullquote]Be wary of plastic surgeons offering too-good-to-be-true deals; the quality of your results could suffer.[\/pullquote]<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2. Bring Your Bikini to Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>During your consultation, you should <strong>discuss the specific placement of your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/cosmetic-procedures\/tummy-tuck\/procedure\"><strong>tummy tuck incision<\/strong><\/a><strong> with your plastic surgeon<\/strong>. It can be helpful to bring in your swimsuit as a reference point to make sure your scar will be hidden when you hit the beach.<\/p>\n<p>A lower, flatter scar, for instance, will likely be a better option if you typically wear a low-cut bikini, whereas a higher, more rounded incision might be best if you wear a one-piece or higher bottoms.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Avoid Sun Exposure<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The sun can negatively affect the way your scar heals<\/strong>, so make sure you cover it up and wear plenty of sunscreen when spending time in the sun during your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/4-tips-for-a-more-comfortable-tummy-tuck-recovery\/\">recovery<\/a> and up to a year afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019ve had children, reached a major weight loss goal or are unhappy with sagging skin in your abdominal area for another reason, a tummy tuck can help you to get the tighter and more toned look you want. While there\u2019s no way to avoid having a visible scar from your tummy tuck or to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/what-can-you-do-to-minimize-a-tummy-tuck-scar\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Can You Do to Minimize a Tummy Tuck Scar?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tummy-tuck"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Can You Do to Minimize a Tummy Tuck Scar? - Northwest Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.randcosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/what-can-you-do-to-minimize-a-tummy-tuck-scar\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Can You Do to Minimize a Tummy Tuck Scar? - Northwest Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether you\u2019ve had children, reached a major weight loss goal or are unhappy with sagging skin in your abdominal area for another reason, a tummy tuck can help you to get the tighter and more toned look you want. 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