Can a tummy tuck scar really be hidden underneath underwear or bikini bottoms?

Men and women throughout Poplar Bluff, Arnold and other nearby communities, including Marion/Carbondale, Illinois, are invited to learn more about our tummy tuck options.

For most patients the visible scar that results from a traditional abdominoplasty or standard tummy tuck incision can be hidden under most underwear and many bikini bottoms. Obviously, there are always exceptions with respect to the tummy tuck patient’s individual scar and the particular underwear or bikini bottoms that are chosen. Currently, many fashions in underwear and bikinis involve wider waistbands and higher waistbands. However, this fashion, like most, is likely to change. Concerns about final tummy tuck surgery scar locations should be directly addressed during individual consultations. If there is a specific pair or type of underwear or bikini bottom that the patient would like to wear and have the scar hidden beneath as the surrounding skin heals, it is always best to bring those to the consultation and on the day of surgery for pre-operative marking during your discussion about loose abdominal skin removal and scar placement.

The ability to hide the tummy tuck scar also depends on the type of tummy tuck performed. A mini tummy tuck scar is typically a shorter incision line placed low on the abdomen, making it easier to conceal beneath underwear or bikini bottoms. On the other hand, a full tummy tuck or extended tummy tuck may involve longer incisions to address more significant excess skin or fat, especially in patients who’ve undergone massive weight loss and have loose skin and excess fat. While these procedures can deliver more dramatic contouring results, tummy tuck scar progress may be more noticeable, though incisions are still usually placed strategically below the bikini line to hide scars during the healing process.