It is quite common for plastic surgeon's to encounter hernias in the course of their abdominal surgery procedures and to repair them. In fact, many plastic surgeons recieve a significant amount of general surgery training in the course of their careers. If you surgeon is confident in proceeding discuss your... more
Hernia repair recovery?
My plastic surgeon will be fixing an incisional hernia while I'll also be having a removal or replacement of Breast implants, as well as a Breast lift. What is the recovery time for the hernia surgery, and is it common for a plastic surgeon to do hernia surgery?
2 answers to “Hernia repair recovery?”
A: Ask your plastic surgeon about recovery time
Mary Jo, Your plastic surgeon will tell you about the length of time for your recovery and the restrictions on your activities during that time -- give him or her a call. Regarding a plastic surgeon's ability to repair an epigastric hernia, you should feel comfortable that hernia repair is a part of the core... more
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22 Apr 2009
i was wrong about the incisional hernia. It is an epigastric hernia that is reduced! it will require a 2in. incision.