How much different/dangerous/invasive etc is a hernia repair ( umbilical) surgery than a tummy tuck surgery? I have to get my hernia repaired in the future but if hernia repair and tummy tucks have the same risk etc then I may just choose to go ahead and get a tummy tuck too. But if a hernia is less of a risk then a tummy tuck then I still want to stay away from any invasive cosmetic surgery. Thanks
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Answer: If you really want a tummy tuck, then it is probably good to go ahead and get it done the same time as the hernia repair.
Postoperative pain can be a challenge to pinpoint. It would be helpful to know how far out from your surgery you are and to know for certain that it was a tummy tuck. Sometimes a nerve can be irritated during the surgery and many of the nerves to the skin are cut during the surgery....
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Hello! Thank you for the question! Without a photo or exam, it is difficult, however, consideration for steroid or revision is reasonable. It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The...