What are stretch marks, and will they be eliminated by tummy tuck?
Stretch marks are typically a hereditary characteristic where there is a separation of the skin cell to skin cell attachments associated with major weight increases, muscle development and pregnancy. As the bridges between skin cells separate a wide, flat irregular defect is noted on the skin surface. Although technically not a scar, it is a type of skin scar which often is unsightly and undesirable. Usually, elimination of stretch marks near or above the umbilicus is not practical. There is only so much skin that can be safely removed at one time.
