2. You, Will, Have Several Scars of Different Types
You are also going to have some scars after a tummy tuck. Some of these may go away over time, but others will stick around. There are of course certain cosmetic procedures that can help to blend scars or make them not as apparent, but at least for the first little while after you have a tummy tuck, baring your midriff, or wearing a bikini to the beach may not be advisable.
The size of the scars and the location of them will depend upon the type of abdominoplasty that you had. One of the most common types is simply known as the traditional tummy tuck, and the scars often are hidden under the bikini line.
In addition, you’re going to notice a scar right around your navel area because the belly button has to be relocated during the tummy tuck procedure. There may be a few other types of scars well