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Will Hernia Repair with Mesh Affect Tummy Tuck In Future

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Ronald Schuster, MD
Question viewed 83 times
Tags: diastasis recti, long-term, mesh, umbilical hernia

I am considering fixing my umbilical hernia/epigastric hernia now via a general surgeon who wants to use mesh. Will this affect me if I decide to have my rectus diastisis (causing lower belly bulge and back/glute pain) fixed via full abdominoplasty by a PS a year later? Eventually I would like to be able to train my abs again conventionally to regain my 6pack, but for now the hernia repair is priority I think. I am extremely fit and athletic and not overweight without extra body fat right now

2 answers to Will Hernia Repair with Mesh Affect Tummy Tuck In Future

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Hernia repair with mesh before Tummy Tuck

You can have the hernia repair with or without mesh and it won't make a difference. The mesh is routinely placed inside the abdominal wall and will simply be tucked in further when you have the plication. if you are sure that you are going to have the tummy tuck within a year or so, you probably don't need the mesh, because again, the whole area is going to be reinforced with the plication. FYI, sometimes you can have some healing problems after the tummy tuck when a hernia has been... more
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck in Future?

Thank you for the question. If the mesh is placed on top of the abdominal wall muscle it may “interfere” with the tummy tuck surgery in the future. You should also ask your general surgeon where he/she plans to make the incision to approach the hernia repair. It is unfortunate that you cannot have both procedures done at the same time (hernia repair and tummy tuck surgery can be performed at the same time by a well experienced plastic surgeon)- this... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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