My obgyn and physical therapist said it would be okay that I have a tummy tuck despite some of my mild pelvic floor prolapse issues. During a consult I asked the surgeon to not pull the muscles too super tight as to not add any unecessary pressure. He told me that he will pull them very tight but that I shouldn't worry about it affecting my pelvic floor. Does this sound right or should I keep consulting?
Answer: There is no increase in intraabdominal pressure with a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It has been shown in an experimental study in which a pressure transducer was placed in the bladder of several patients having the muscles tightened during a tummy tuck. This allowed the researchers to measure the pressure in the abdomen before, during and after the surgery. They found that there is no appreciable increase in the intraabdominal pressure during or after a tummy tuck.Good luck with your surgery. Make sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: There is no increase in intraabdominal pressure with a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It has been shown in an experimental study in which a pressure transducer was placed in the bladder of several patients having the muscles tightened during a tummy tuck. This allowed the researchers to measure the pressure in the abdomen before, during and after the surgery. They found that there is no appreciable increase in the intraabdominal pressure during or after a tummy tuck.Good luck with your surgery. Make sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Pelvic floor prolapse and tummy tuck Before a week ago, I would have told you that there is not much to worry about. But I just recently had a patient who had a recurrence of a surgically repaired pelvic floor prolapse after her abdominoplasty. This could have been a coincidence or it could be that the increased abdominal pressure from the rectus plication contributed to the recurrence. I think that you need to understand that there could indeed be a relationship between the tummy tuck and the pelvic floor stability and that it will be an additional risk to your procedure. The risk of having pelvic floor problems is still likely quite low, but not zero. Avoiding excessive tightening of the abdominal wall might be a good decision.
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Answer: Pelvic floor prolapse and tummy tuck Before a week ago, I would have told you that there is not much to worry about. But I just recently had a patient who had a recurrence of a surgically repaired pelvic floor prolapse after her abdominoplasty. This could have been a coincidence or it could be that the increased abdominal pressure from the rectus plication contributed to the recurrence. I think that you need to understand that there could indeed be a relationship between the tummy tuck and the pelvic floor stability and that it will be an additional risk to your procedure. The risk of having pelvic floor problems is still likely quite low, but not zero. Avoiding excessive tightening of the abdominal wall might be a good decision.
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March 17, 2014
Answer: Pelvic prolapse and abdominoplasty Its often helpful to have another consultation opinion, even just to confirm your first impression. The main issue with pelvic prolapse is a loss of support of the pelvic structures, and any increased abdominal pressure will be secondary, and is unlikely to affect the prolapse. I am not aware of any link between plicating the abdominal muscles during abominoplasty and worsening prolapse.
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Answer: Pelvic prolapse and abdominoplasty Its often helpful to have another consultation opinion, even just to confirm your first impression. The main issue with pelvic prolapse is a loss of support of the pelvic structures, and any increased abdominal pressure will be secondary, and is unlikely to affect the prolapse. I am not aware of any link between plicating the abdominal muscles during abominoplasty and worsening prolapse.
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September 13, 2016
Answer: No link from tighting your abdominal muscle and rectus prolapse Every abdominoplasty surgery should tight the abdominal muscle as much as to reconstruc the normal anatomy of the abdomen and no more, therefore it should not be a problem or repercussion to the pelvic floor. You should worry about getting a good surgeon to repair your pelvic floor and you can do this surgery before or after your tummy tuck.
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September 13, 2016
Answer: No link from tighting your abdominal muscle and rectus prolapse Every abdominoplasty surgery should tight the abdominal muscle as much as to reconstruc the normal anatomy of the abdomen and no more, therefore it should not be a problem or repercussion to the pelvic floor. You should worry about getting a good surgeon to repair your pelvic floor and you can do this surgery before or after your tummy tuck.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty and Pelvic Floor Abdominoplasty procedure removes excess loose skin and tighens the weakened, distended abdominal wall. The procedure does not influence the pelvic floor.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty and Pelvic Floor Abdominoplasty procedure removes excess loose skin and tighens the weakened, distended abdominal wall. The procedure does not influence the pelvic floor.
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