{"id":4702,"date":"2026-07-31T11:22:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/tummy-tuck-scar-where-it-is-located-how-it-evolves-and-what-you-can-do-to-make-it-look-better\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:32:42","slug":"tummy-tuck-scar-where-it-is-located-how-it-evolves-and-what-you-can-do-to-make-it-look-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drjaimearoca.com\/en\/tummy-tuck-scar-where-it-is-located-how-it-evolves-and-what-you-can-do-to-make-it-look-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Tummy tuck scar: where it is located, how it evolves, and what you can do to make it look better"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The abdominoplasty scar is probably the question I hear most often in consultation. And I understand it: you are considering a surgery that will transform your abdomen, but you need to know what mark will remain and whether you’ll be able to hide it. The short answer is yes, every abdominoplasty <\/a>leaves a scar, because the surgery requires removing excess skin through an incision. But its visibility depends on decisions made before, during, and after the procedure. In this article, I explain, from my experience as a plastic surgeon, what determines the result of that scar and what is in your hands to take care of it. <\/p>\n