Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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my body and skin look so good except i have a very small pooch, very litle skin and an umbilical hernia. i don't want to end up worse and have been told not easy case. should i or not is the question - do tt or leave well enough alone?
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Umbilical hernia and abdominoplasty
An umbilical hernia should be repaired regardless of whether you proceed with tummy tuck. You may be a candidate for a mini-abdominoplasty, where the incision is limited to the suprapubic area. If you do elect to have the tummy tuck, the hernia can be fixed via that same incision, rather than through a separate incision around the belly button.
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Umbilical Hernia and Tummy tuck
First, if you have an umbilical hernia, this should be fixed. Although it is "elective", that only means that it is not an emergency. However, it is medically necessary. If left alone a simple hernia can cause problems and become an emergency requiring urgent surgery under less than ideal circumstances when you least expect it.
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Tummy tuck
You do have very nice skin (doesn't look like you have strech marks)... but an examination with a board certified plastic surgeon is the only way to know if a tummy tuck is for you. The surgeon will go over the pro's and con's of having surgery and you can decide it is is for you.
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Abdominoplasty
You really just need to be evaluated. The hernia needs repaired for sure. The skin looks good. You may be able to have the muscle tightened and not have a full TT.
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See a plastic surgeon
Get a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who does tummy tucks for an answer to your question. There is no such thing as easy surgery. But -- a tummy tuck may make you look much better. You need to be seen in person to get a full answer.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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