Incision length

[andromeda1111]

Curious....how long is an incision for a one-level implant?

Thanks
Andro1111

[Janie]

Hey Laura
I'm 10 weeks post/op ,one level charite L5/S1
My incision is about 6 inches and quite like a c/section scare but a bit higher it is covered by underwear and swim suits
It is quite fine scar
Although I have had a reaction to the stitches so one part in the middle keeps opening and having to be on antibiotics
Best wishes
Janie
Ps Just e-mail if you would like any more info

[florihupf]

Hi,

mine is just about 8-10cm.

[mmglobal]

6" L4-S1

I've seen 2" for 1 level.

Mark

[myprodisc]

4" vertical
2 level 3-4 & 4-5

[ReachtheSummit]

I know your asking about one level but mine is 6 inches vertical for a three level, 2 inches above the belly button, 4 inches below and about 3 inches to the left of it. I guess you could subtract 2 inches for each additional level and you might come up with a good estimate.

[Alastair]

2-3 inches for a single level you can have a horizontal scar at the AK if you wish - - -you ladies!!!

A vertical incision is the "Usual" one though
Best
Alastair

[andromeda1111]

Thanks Alastair, that's not bad, and I'll take the vertical.
andro1111

[andromeda1111]

Gee, I only noticed Alastairs response at first then noticed everybody else. What a variety of different lengths! I am going to assume body type and bodyfat levels are factors here.

Still sounds like I am looking at 2 to 3.

Thanks everybody
Andro1111

[gary]

also about 6" for a 2 level prodisc,3" slightly above swimsuit level