A New Look

Three Ways To Deal With A Tummy Tuck Scar

Getting a tummy tuck procedure can go a long way toward improving not only how you look, but also changing how you feel about yourself. By tightening up the loose skin around your abdomen, which may be present as a result of weight loss or from having children, you'll have a sleeker physique and may no longer feel so self-conscious about your midsection — especially when the skin is exposed. After your procedure, your cosmetic surgeon will give you a number of tips for caring for the incision, which will eventually fade and become less noticeable. Should you still be aware of the scar that remains, here are three things that you can do.

Change Your Bathing Suit Style

Different cosmetic surgeons make the tummy tuck incision at different heights — sometimes, it's a short distance below your belly button, and in other cases, it may be in your pubic area. One instance in which you may not wish to have the scar visible is when you're at the beach or at a swimming pool. The simple solution here is to change your bathing suit style. While going to a one-piece suit might seem like your only option, you'll find that many two-piece swimsuits can amply cover the scar. Even if it's higher up on your abdomen, a higher-waist bikini bottom can cover it up.

Get A Tattoo

Many women get tattoos over their tummy tuck scars as an effective way to disguising the mark. Even if you don't really consider yourself to be a "tattoo person," you may want to browse some images online and see if a design may suit you. Given the horizontal nature of the tummy tuck scar, you'll usually want a tattoo design that is long and thin. Something such as wildflowers in a horizontal sequence may suit your sense of style, although the possibilities of this type of cover-up tattoo are virtually endless.

Wear A Garter Belt

Some women are a little self-conscious about the look of their bodies in the bedroom, and you may be thinking about your tummy tuck scar during a romantic encounter with your partner. Even though your partner has seen your body many times, you may feel better covering up the scar in a sexy way. One option to consider is to wear the right style of lingerie. A garter belt, for example, stretches across your lower abdomen in such a way that it can directly cover up your tummy tuck scar. This can help you to feel sexier and more confident.  


Share