Laparoscopic myomectomy leaves 3 to 5 small incisions, typically 0.5 to 1.5 cm long. One incision is hidden within the belly button, while others sit low near the bikini line. These tiny marks fade significantly over 6 to 24 months, eventually becoming faint, skin-toned dots.
- Incision size: Most laparoscopic marks measure only 5 to 10 mm in length.
- Strategic placement: Surgeons often place incisions low in the pelvic area to hide marks.
- Advanced options: V-NOTES technique allows for scarless surgery by removing fibroids through natural openings.
- Healing timeline: External redness typically flattens and pales within 6 to 12 months.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While laparoscopy is standard, Turkish clinics like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental now offer V-NOTES for zero external scarring. For traditional laparoscopy, surgeons like Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal, with over 900 gynecologic surgeries, use sub-cuticular sutures. This technique avoids external `railroad track` marks, as all stitches remain hidden under the skin surface to dissolve naturally.
Patient Consensus: Patients report that while incisions look slightly puckered at 3 months, they flatten beautifully by month 6. Many describe the final results as barely noticeable dots that are easily concealed by swimwear.