The scar from a traditional tummy tuck is quite large, typically running hip to hip. The incision is strategically placed to be hidden under a standard bikini bottom.
Prospective patients must believe that the long tummy tuck scar is a tradeoff for the great results it can achieve. A skilled surgeon can minimize scarring to some extent, and patients can expect it to fade a bit over time. How your body has healed from scars in the past is an excellent indicator of how you will heal post-tummy tuck.