Tummy tuck scars are prevasive and can be a major drawback to this type of surgery. There are several factors to consider in managing this extensive scarring;

• Severity of scarring will depend on the amount of skin removed
• Adipose tissue being removed means removal of the source of important healing elements
• Full tummy tuck will produce more severe scarring than smaller partial tummy tuck
• Skin tension along wound edges will be high and can be counter by many techniques
• First three to six months scarring will appear worse- don't be alarmed
• it will take nine to twelve months before tummy tuch scars will flatten out and lightened