{"id":4021,"date":"2026-02-23T10:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/what-happens-to-stretch-marks-after-a-tummy-tuck\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:07:55","slug":"what-happens-to-stretch-marks-after-tummy-tuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/what-happens-to-stretch-marks-after-tummy-tuck\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens to Stretch Marks After a Tummy Tuck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the questions I hear most in consultation is direct: &#8220;Doctor, will a tummy tuck remove my stretch marks?&#8221; And the honest answer is: it depends. It depends on where they are, how many you have, and what type of tummy tuck you need. Stretch marks are one of the reasons many patients, especially after pregnancy or significant weight changes, come to my office looking for a definitive solution. And yes, a tummy tuck can remove a significant number of stretch marks. But not all. Not always. In this article, I explain clearly what really happens with stretch marks after a tummy tuck, what you can expect and what you cannot, and how to prepare to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3187_0e09d6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3187_36bb2a-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3187_36bb2a-90\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_99a814-30\"]{padding-top:0px;margin-top:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_99a814-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_99a814-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_99a814-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_99a814-30\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3187_0242af-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3187_0242af-2b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:15px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:24px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:17px;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:50%;border-width:px;border-style:solid;padding:7px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3187_ab2362-1b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_2cfac7-d1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_2cfac7-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">La abdominoplastia puede eliminar entre el 40% y el 60% de las estr\u00edas abdominales, especialmente las ubicadas entre el pubis y el ombligo.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_d6ee13-3b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-family:\"Lucida Sans Unicode\", \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_d6ee13-3b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Las estr\u00edas que est\u00e1n por encima del ombligo no se eliminan con la cirug\u00eda: se reposicionan m\u00e1s abajo, pero permanecen.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_e1f335-60 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_e1f335-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia pueden aparecer nuevas estr\u00edas si hay un embarazo posterior o cambios bruscos de peso, por lo que se recomienda operar cuando no se planean m\u00e1s embarazos.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_d5d08b-9c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_d5d08b-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ninguna crema ni la liposucci\u00f3n eliminan estr\u00edas; la abdominoplastia es el m\u00e9todo quir\u00fargico m\u00e1s efectivo para removerlas junto con la piel sobrante.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_782e6f-42 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_782e6f-42\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Para las estr\u00edas residuales existen tratamientos complementarios como l\u00e1ser fraccionado o microagujas, aplicables a partir de los 3 a 6 meses postcirug\u00eda.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_818015-f6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3187_818015-f6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Una evaluaci\u00f3n personalizada con tu cirujano es indispensable para definir qu\u00e9 estr\u00edas se pueden eliminar y qu\u00e9 tipo de abdominoplastia necesitas seg\u00fan tu caso.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Stretch Marks and Why They Appear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before talking about surgery, I need you to understand what stretch marks are from a medical perspective. They are not just a cosmetic concern: they give me valuable information about your skin quality and help me define what procedure is right for you.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La Vibroabdominoplastia NO es una cirug\u00eda exclusivamente para pacientes con sobrepeso.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HYVQX-VERcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Stretch Marks Form on the Abdomen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Stretch marks are tears in the dermis, the middle layer of the skin, that occur when the tissue stretches beyond its elastic capacity. When that happens, the collagen and elastin fibers break. The visible result is those lines or marks you know well.<\/p>\n\n<p>On the abdomen, this is especially common because it is an area that endures significant volume changes over relatively short periods.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Causes: Pregnancy, Weight Changes, and Genetics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Pregnancy is the most common cause in the patients I treat. The abdomen expands rapidly during pregnancy, and the skin does not always have enough elasticity to adapt without tearing. Significant weight changes, both gaining and losing, also cause stretch marks. And there is a factor many people underestimate: genetics. Some skin types simply have less resistance to stretching.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Stretch Marks: Red vs. White and Their Importance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Red or purple stretch marks (striae rubra) are recent. They still have blood supply and some cellular activity. White or pearlescent ones (striae alba) are old: the tissue has already scarred and lost pigment.<\/p>\n\n<p>Why does this matter? Because red stretch marks respond better to non-surgical treatments like <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/brachioplasty-2\/\">microneedling<\/a> or laser. White ones, on the other hand, are much harder to treat with conservative methods. When a patient arrives with multiple white stretch marks and excess skin, that tells me we are dealing with a case that needs surgery, not skin retraction technology.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a Tummy Tuck Remove Stretch Marks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, it can. But with important nuances you need to know.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How a Tummy Tuck Works to Remove Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>During a <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/abdominoplasty\/\">tummy tuck<\/a>, all the excess skin from the lower abdomen is removed. The stretch marks on that segment of skin are eliminated along with the resected tissue. It is that straightforward: if the stretch mark is on the skin that is removed, it disappears.<\/p>\n\n<p>With my ArTummyTech technique, the incision is made in the lowest area of the abdomen, the pubic zone, so the scar remains well hidden in the bikini line. The size of that incision depends on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Stretch Marks Can Be Removed and Which Cannot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This is where I need to be clear. Clinical literature indicates that a full tummy tuck can remove between 40% and 60% of abdominal stretch marks. That is significant, but it is not 100%.<\/p>\n\n<p>The stretch marks that are removed are those located between the incision line and the navel. Those above the navel or on the lateral flanks are generally not removed.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stretch Marks Below the Navel vs. Above the Navel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Debajo del ombligo:<\/strong> se eliminan con la piel resecada. Es el beneficio m\u00e1s directo y predecible de la cirug\u00eda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arriba del ombligo:<\/strong> se reposicionan m\u00e1s abajo al estirar la piel hacia la zona inferior, pero no se eliminan. Quedan en una posici\u00f3n m\u00e1s baja y generalmente menos visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estr\u00edas laterales (flancos):<\/strong> una abdominoplastia est\u00e1ndar no las afecta. Una abdominoplastia extendida puede abordar algunas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In the case of a mini tummy tuck, the skin resection is smaller, so only the lowest abdominal stretch marks are removed.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id3187_ebcd07-dd{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id3187_ebcd07-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3187_ebcd07-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3187_ebcd07-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 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3rem);line-height:1em;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_66ae50-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_66ae50-35\">A Safe Process From Start to Finish<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3187_666944-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3187_666944-0b > 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Una preparaci\u00f3n adecuada y una valoraci\u00f3n rigurosa son la base de un resultado exitoso y seguro.&#8221;<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr.-Jaime-Aroca-150x150.jpg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-3164 size-thumbnail\" alt=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr.-Jaime-Aroca-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr.-Jaime-Aroca-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr.-Jaime-Aroca.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Dr Jaime Aroca<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3187_200a47-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3187_200a47-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3187_200a47-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:574px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3187_200a47-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3187_200a47-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 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experiencia<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3187_75ec7c-63 kb-section-has-overlay\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-count-up-3187_11bfd9-6c .kb-count-up-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);letter-spacing:0.2px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-top:0px;margin-top:0px;}.kb-count-up-3187_11bfd9-6c .kb-count-up-title{min-height:0px;}.kb-count-up-3187_11bfd9-6c .kb-count-up-number{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );font-weight:700;}.kb-count-up-3187_11bfd9-6c .kb-count-up-number{min-height:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countup kb-count-up-3187_11bfd9-6c kb-count-up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1000\" data-prefix=\"\" data-suffix=\"+\" data-duration=\"2.5\" data-separator=\"\"><div class=\"kb-count-up-process kb-count-up-number\"><\/div><p class=\"kb-count-up-title\">Pacientes internacionales<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before and After: Real Results with Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect Based on Stretch Mark Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>If most of your stretch marks are concentrated in the lower abdomen, between the pubis and the navel, the result will be very favorable. Those stretch marks go away with the skin we remove.<\/p>\n\n<p>If your stretch marks are distributed mainly above the navel, the surgery&#8217;s impact on them will be limited. They are repositioned, may look slightly less noticeable due to the stretching, but they are still there.<\/p>\n\n<p>The final result is seen between 3 and 6 months after surgery, when the skin fully settles and the scarring matures.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Realistic Expectations: Significant Improvement vs. Total Elimination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>I will not sell you fantasies. The tummy tuck is the most effective surgical procedure for removing abdominal stretch marks. But it is not a &#8220;stretch mark treatment&#8221; in itself: stretch mark removal is an additional benefit of the skin resection.<\/p>\n\n<p>Results vary by patient. The number of stretch marks, their distribution, skin quality, and the amount of tissue that can be resected all play a role. Every case is different, and that is precisely what is defined in the individual assessment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can New Stretch Marks Appear After a Tummy Tuck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, they can. And it is important that you know this before having surgery.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk Factors for New Postoperative Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The main factor is a new pregnancy. If you become pregnant after the tummy tuck, the abdominal skin will stretch again and new stretch marks may appear. Significant weight changes, gaining or losing a lot, can also generate new marks.<\/p>\n\n<p>That is why I always recommend the tummy tuck be performed when the patient does not plan more pregnancies. This is not a whim: it is clinical judgment to protect your result.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prevent New Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mantener un peso estable despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hidratar la piel de forma constante.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evitar cambios bruscos de peso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Si planeas embarazarte, idealmente espera a despu\u00e9s para operarte.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>None of these measures guarantee 100% that new stretch marks will not appear, remember that genetics plays a role, but they significantly reduce the risk.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Myth vs. Reality: Tummy Tuck and Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Myths About Stretch Marks and Abdominal Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;The tummy tuck removes all stretch marks.&#8221;<\/strong> False. It removes those on the resected skin, which corresponds to the lower abdomen. Stretch marks above the navel persist.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Liposuction also removes stretch marks.&#8221;<\/strong> No. Liposuction removes fat, not skin. If you have multiple stretch marks and excess skin, liposuction is not your procedure. Those defects are not resolved by skin retraction technology: they require surgical removal of the affected tissue. To better understand the differences between both procedures and when each applies, it is useful to learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/abdominal-etching\/\">how abdominal etching works<\/a> as a complement or alternative depending on the case.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Creams remove stretch marks after surgery.&#8221;<\/strong> No topical treatment removes stretch marks 100%. They can improve the appearance, especially of recent stretch marks, but they do not erase them.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Science Says About Removing Stretch Marks with Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The evidence is clear: the tummy tuck is the most effective method available for removing abdominal stretch marks. Studies report removal of 40-60% of stretch marks, concentrated in the lower abdomen. For residual stretch marks, there are complementary treatments such as fractional laser (CO2 or Erbium), microneedling, chemical peels, or <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/cruroplasty-2\/\">platelet-rich plasma therapy<\/a>. These can be applied after complete healing, usually at 3-6 months post-surgery. They improve texture and appearance, but none eliminates stretch marks completely.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vibroabdominoplastia aspecto natural\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xoPGTg_-wFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prepare If You Have Stretch Marks and Want a Tummy Tuck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Discuss with Your Surgeon About Your Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Before surgery, you need to have an honest and detailed conversation with your surgeon. These are the key questions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfCu\u00e1ntas de mis estr\u00edas se van a poder eliminar con la cirug\u00eda?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bfQu\u00e9 va a pasar con las que est\u00e1n por encima del ombligo?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bfNecesito una abdominoplastia completa, mini o extendida?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bfHay tratamientos complementarios recomendados para despu\u00e9s?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A surgeon committed to your result should be able to answer you clearly, without exaggerated promises. If someone tells you they will eliminate all your stretch marks, that should be a red flag.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Importance of Personalized Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Every abdomen is different. The amount of excess skin, the distribution of stretch marks, the presence of <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/mommy-makeover\/\">abdominal diastasis<\/a>, tissue quality: everything influences the surgical plan and what you can expect as a result.<\/p>\n\n<p>In my practice, the individual assessment is where all these questions are answered. I evaluate comprehensively and adjust the plan to what your body needs, not the other way around. I do not operate on just anyone, and when a procedure is not advisable, I say so.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recovery and Skin Care After Surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Recovery from a tummy tuck is not just waiting for the incision to heal. It is an active process that directly influences how your skin looks long-term, including the area where the stretch marks were.<\/p>\n\n<p>During the first weeks, the compression garment is mandatory, 24\/7, it is not optional. It helps the skin adapt to the new contour and reduces inflammation. Postoperative care instructions, follow-up checkups, and patient discipline are factors that impact the final result.<\/p>\n\n<p>For the tummy tuck scar, which remains in the bikini area, there are care protocols that improve its maturation: sun protection, hydration, and regular follow-up.<\/p>\n\n<p>If there are residual stretch marks you want to treat afterward, complementary treatments like fractional laser or microneedling can be considered once healing is complete, generally starting at 3-6 months. 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We Support You Every Step<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_648d70-88\"]{text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_648d70-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_648d70-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_648d70-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_648d70-88\">We offer medical tourism packages with complete support: virtual consultation, surgery at a certified clinic, and remote follow-up after your return home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3187_ade1f0-4e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3187_ade1f0-4e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns3187_ade1f0-4e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3187_bf1a38-92.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3187_bf1a38-92 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/valuation-form\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Agenda Cita<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Benefits of a Tummy Tuck Beyond Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Many patients come thinking only about stretch marks, but the tummy tuck addresses much more than that. In my experience, these are the benefits patients value most:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Correcci\u00f3n de la di\u00e1stasis abdominal<\/strong>: la separaci\u00f3n de los rectos abdominales que ocurre frecuentemente despu\u00e9s del embarazo se repara durante la cirug\u00eda, devolviendo firmeza a la pared abdominal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminaci\u00f3n de piel sobrante<\/strong>: flacidez que no responde a ejercicio ni dieta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mejora del contorno abdominal<\/strong>: un abdomen m\u00e1s plano, firme y arm\u00f3nico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconstrucci\u00f3n del ombligo<\/strong>: durante la abdominoplastia completa se reposiciona el ombligo para que quede natural y proporcionado.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For patients who come after pregnancy and want to address the abdomen, bust, and contour together, the <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/mommy-makeover\/\">mommy makeover<\/a> can be a comprehensive option evaluated case by case.<\/p>\n\n<p>The tummy tuck is not a minor procedure. It has risks that must be discussed, requires rigorous preparation, and demands discipline in recovery. But when properly indicated and well executed, the results can be transformative, not only aesthetically, but in how you feel about your body.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have stretch marks and are considering a tummy tuck, the first step is a <a href=\"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/dr-jaime-aroca\/\">personalized assessment<\/a>. There we define together what is possible, what is not, and what the best path is for you.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3187_b06b9e-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3187_b06b9e-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3187_b06b9e-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3187_b06b9e-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.35;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3187_b06b9e-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:60px;padding-right:150px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:150px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4a0676-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4a0676-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4a0676-ef\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_4a0676-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4a0676-ef\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Stretch Marks After a Tummy Tuck<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3187_98ff9f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3187_98ff9f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3187_98ff9f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3187_98ff9f-b3 > 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_ee9150-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_ee9150-56\">We answer the most common questions from our patients to help you make an informed and safe decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3187_240d3d-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3187_240d3d-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3187_240d3d-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3187_240d3d-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3187_240d3d-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3187_7e2988-83 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3187_7e2988-83 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3187_7e2988-83 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id3187_7e2988-83 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3187_7e2988-83 kt-accordion-has-10-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3187_cf1b96-95\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfLa abdominoplastia elimina todas las estr\u00edas del abdomen?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_00c5a8-f4\">No. The tummy tuck removes the stretch marks located on the resected skin, generally between the pubis and the navel. This represents between 40% and 60% of abdominal stretch marks. Stretch marks above the navel or on the flanks persist, although they may be repositioned to a less visible area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane3187_d26773-51\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa con las estr\u00edas que est\u00e1n arriba del ombligo despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_4f1c24-54\">Yes. A new pregnancy or significant weight changes can generate new stretch marks on the abdominal skin. That is why the tummy tuck is recommended when no more pregnancies are planned, maintaining a stable weight, and caring for skin hydration to reduce the risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane3187_bc0707-b2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfPueden aparecer nuevas estr\u00edas despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_0332dd-8d\">Yes. A new pregnancy or significant weight changes can generate new stretch marks on the abdominal skin. That is why the tummy tuck is recommended when no more pregnancies are planned, maintaining a stable weight, and caring for skin hydration to reduce the risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3187_4cb97d-60\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre una abdominoplastia completa y una mini abdominoplastia para eliminar estr\u00edas?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_a67428-3c\">The full tummy tuck resects more skin from the lower abdomen and can remove a larger number of stretch marks between the pubis and the navel. The mini tummy tuck has a smaller resection, so it only removes the lowest stretch marks. The choice depends on each case and is defined in the individual assessment with the surgeon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3187_9a192f-d1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfLa liposucci\u00f3n sirve para quitar estr\u00edas del abdomen?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_933923-16\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_933923-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_933923-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_933923-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_933923-16\">No. Liposuction removes fat, not skin, so it does not eliminate stretch marks. When there are multiple stretch marks and excess skin, the indicated procedure is a tummy tuck, which resects the affected tissue. Both procedures have different functions, and candidacy is defined based on each patient&#8217;s characteristics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3187_6cf607-73\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 tratamientos complementarios ayudan con las estr\u00edas que quedan despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3187_b9c412-3c\">For residual stretch marks after a tummy tuck, options such as fractional laser, microneedling, chemical peels, or platelet-rich plasma can improve their texture and appearance. 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