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Tummy tucks provide a solution when weight changes or pregnancy leave your abdomen less-than-flat with stretched-out skin that no amount of diet and exercise can correct. However, it is important for patients considering tummy tuck surgery to understand the type of scar that remains after surgery.

At Florida Plastic Surgery and Medspa, Dr. Kristopher Hamwi works to help you reclaim your youthful figure with as little scarring as possible with the best tummy tuck in Sarasota!

What is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries. For patients with excess skin and tissue in the abdominal area, tummy tucks often provide an ideal solution to restoring more youthful figures. Tummy tucks can address separated abdominal wall muscles that often occur following pregnancy or significant weight fluctuations and may also include liposuction.

Types of Tummy Tuck Incisions

As each patient presents unique circumstances, Dr. Hamwi may use different types of incisions. Commonly, tummy tuck incisions extend from hip bone to hip bone as well as a small incision around the belly button, allowing for removal of excess tissue and skin, including skin damaged by stretch marks.

Mini tummy tucks only address the excess skin or tissues just below the belly button. Often, mini tummy tucks have a shorter incision that resembles a typical C-section scar. As the incision is usually smaller than a traditional abdominoplasty, mini tummy tucks have a shorter recovery time.

Multiple pregnancies or significant weight loss may result in a sizeable amount of lax skin and excess tissue extending both horizontally and vertically. For patients with these issues, an extended incision may be recommended. Along with the standard tummy tuck incision, an additional vertical incision is made, resulting in a scar that resembles an upside-down T.

Caring for Your Tummy Tuck Scar in Sarasota

Following your tummy tuck, it is essential to closely follow Dr. Hamwi’s instructions to ensure your incisions heal properly, leaving the best possible scar. Depending upon your procedural plan, Dr. Hamwi may use surgical glue, steri-strips, or paper tape to close your incisions.

After your procedure, Dr. Hamwi may incorporate topical or other non-surgical treatments to improve the appearance of your scar. For some patients, it may take a year for tummy tuck scars to fade.

It is important to use sunscreen for several months following your tummy tuck and avoid direct sunlight on your incision.

Choosing Dr. Kristopher Hamwi for Your Tummy Tuck in Sarasota

The first step in successful plastic surgery is selecting an experienced provider who understands your aesthetic goals. With over ten years of training at the world’s top institutions, double board-certified Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is rated one of the top aesthetic plastic surgeons in the country.

With an artist’s eye and a surgeon’s hand, Dr. Hamwi delivers natural-looking results that complement your figure, making him your choice for the best tummy tuck surgeon in Sarasota.

Restore your youthful figure by partnering with Sarasota’s leading aesthetic plastic surgeon! Contact us today to learn more!