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Poor Abdominal Fascia

asked 1 year ago by zimmer in TN
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 601 times
Tags: after pregnancy, fascia, pooch, thin, umbilical hernia

I had an umbilical hernia repair following 4 pregnancies. The surgeon found that I have very thin fascia, and he put in a large piece of mesh that covers from my diaphragm to pubic bone, and way out to the sides. It is underneath the muscle layer, put in place using staples. I still have the diastasis, and my belly pooches out like I am still pregnant. At times I can suck it in nearly flat, but then there are times that it looks swollen. Can abdominoplasty be done? What about the mesh?

5 answers to Poor Abdominal Fascia

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Tummy Tuck

Have your surgeon and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon discuss your status, options, and risk profile. Then decide the best course of action.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Your abdominoplasty

I would agree that it is difficult to tell from the photos you have posted if you would need a full or mini abdominoplasty or just repair of the abdominal wall. And to answer your question...yes you should be able to get an abdominoplasty or just repair of the diastasis with a mesh in place. See a plastic surgeon for consultation. And when choosing a surgeon make sure you review his before/after photos (make sure they are showing you multiple views -front/quarter... more
Andre Aboolian, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty after umbilical hernia repair

As you have noticed there is considerable weakness of the muscles and you would benefit from an abdominoplasty and repair of the muscle (both repair of the divarication of the rectus muscles and plication of the anterior rectus sheath).
Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty with mesh

You should be able to have an abdominoplasty and you look like a good candidate for one. With a good diastasis repair your tummy will stop bulging as much and stay flat. Get a personal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the details. Just be sure you are not going to have any more pregnancies first:-) Good luck.
Tiffany McCormack, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com

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Abdominoplasty

The presence of mesh should not posse a problem for an abdominoplasty. It is however very difficult to tell if you need a full abdominoplasty, a mini abdominoplasty with a full muscle or rectus abdominus repair or just a repair. You should see a plastic surgeon for a consultation.
Brian Windle, MD

Everett Plastic Surgeon

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