I Am 67 and in Need of Umbilical Hernia Re-repair, Also Considering Tummy Tuck at the Same Time? I Have Asthma, Generally.

controlled, and had superficial blood clots around right knee 5 months ago. Success of surgery and what kind of recovery?

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Yes it can be done!

Full Abdominoplasty can be combined with umbilical hernia repair and done under one anesthesia time. We have to take your age and medical history under the consideration. Typically patients over 50 years old need to be cleared for the surgery by the primary physician. That includes the blood lab work and EKG. You primary physician will decide what other tests need to be ordered depending on your health history. Once the requirements are met and the patient is healthy we can proceed... more

Tummy Tuck at 67

My mother had the same situation she had an inisional hernia, and wanted to get rid of her bulge. I fixed her hernia and did her tummy tuck. she was 70 at the time now ten years later she still plays tennis and swims 3 times a week. The only difference is your superfical clots. You need to remain active till the day of surgery and start walking the day of the surgery. During the surgery you should have compression device on your legs to prevent blood stagnation. Extra care to... more

Appropriateness of tummy tuck

My concern is your medical condition. If you have had blood clots in the past year, the first question is whether you are on blood thinners. If so, I would sincerely doubt that your medical doctor will clear you for elective surgery until at least a year has elapsed. It is impossible to comment on surgical success and recovery without knowing much more about your situation, both abdominal and in terms of general health.

Tummy tuck in the 60's

Tummy tuck should be a safe procedure, even at age 67, however we would suggest medical clearance or a 'team' approach with your family physician. The umbilical hernia and perhaps an overnight observation stay might be allowed under Medicare. The tummy tuck with repair of the hernia could also be considered as an outpatient or even office based procedure if you are fit and medical concerns are few.