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Should I or Not- TT

asked 10 months ago by dsc1
Latest answer by Olivia Hutchinson, MD
Question viewed 270 times
Tags: candidate, umbilical hernia

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?

5 answers to Should I or Not- TT

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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.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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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. A tummy tuck is elective and cosmetic. It is not medically necessary and its need is based on how much you want it and if... more
Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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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.
William Alan Dulin, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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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.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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