How to Get Rid of a Tummy Tuck Scar

The tummy tuck is often performed procedure, but can result in unsightly scars. The question of how to get rid of a tummy tuck scar is not the easiest to answer.

How to Get Rid of a Tummy Tuck Scar

Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgery popularly known as tummy tuck, but like any other surgical procedure it causes scars. The amount of scarring that results is dependent on the type of procedure you get.

A full tummy tuck is a traditional procedure where a significant modification is being made to the body. This type of tuck results in a fairly sizeable scar. A mini tummy tuck is often called a scarless tummy tuck because the invasive site is typically small and below the panty line. In truth, it also leaves scars, but much less so than those seen with full tummy tucks.

Even having a scarless tummy tuck, reshaping and firming your abdomen involves the removal of excess unwanted skin and fat on the area ranging from the middle to the lower abdomen. Scars are minor but exist after the smaller incision for the procedure is made and the flap is stitched back into place.

There is no way to get rid of tummy tuck scars indefinitely, but there are ways to help them fade. There are different over-the-counter products that help lessen tummy tuck scars, particularly if they are applied right after surgery to decrease the chances that getting a small scare to enlarge due to dryness of the skin.

Some gels are formulated with medical grade silicones, which are extremely safe and help to reduce the intensity and size of the scars in as little as 2 or 3 weeks. To get the best result, these solutions should be applied per their instructions for up to 16 weeks. There are also a number of natural remedies and home remedies to prevent or fade scars occurring after a tummy tuck procedure. There effectiveness is questionable as no clinical tests have been conducted on them.

In truth, the answer to how to get rid of a tummy tuck scar is found in post pregnancy applications. The same remedies that exist to treat stretch marks also work equally well for a tummy tuck scar. They include applying vitamin K topically, using a cream or lotion containing this vitamin, or applying cotton ball soaked in lavender essential oil directly on the scars. Given that each procedure is different, you should speak with your plastic surgeon regarding their recommendations.

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