- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Female, 30s
Goals: This patient in her 30s was bothered by a vertical C-section scar, excess abdominal skin, and a lack of definition through her waist. She wanted a flatter, more shapely abdomen that would allow her everyday clothing to fit more comfortably while also giving her the confidence to wear a bikini when she wanted.
Procedure: A full tummy tuck with abdominal muscle repair was combined with liposuction of the waist to reshape and define the torso. The excess lower abdominal skin was removed in a way that allowed the entire vertical C-section scar to be excised as part of the tummy tuck.
Outcome: She is very happy with her flatter abdomen, more defined waist, and the complete removal of the vertical scar that had bothered her for years. Her clothing fits more comfortably, and she now feels confident wearing what she wants, including a bikini.
Key Principle: A vertical C-section scar does not always have to remain after a tummy tuck. When there is enough skin laxity to safely remove the skin between the belly button and lower abdomen, the skin containing the vertical scar can sometimes be removed completely. In this patient, combining scar removal with muscle repair and waist liposuction addressed not only the scar, but also the overall shape and proportions of her torso.
