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Tummy Tuck After Donating a Kidney

asked 1 year ago by MSmomof2 in Southaven, MS
Latest answer by Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Question viewed 387 times
Tags: donor, kidney

I donated a kidney to my father about 5 years ago and I have two children and have been considering having a mommy make over. My question is if the previous scar left from the kidney donation will effect the results of a tummy tuck?

14 answers to Tummy Tuck After Donating a Kidney

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Kidney donor scar

No, the scar that is 5 years old in fact will strengthen the tummy tuck blood supply.  I've done this often with old gallbladder scars and they move considerably with the surgery but they don't really seem to alter the cosmetic result other than if the scar is unable to be removed you can see it.
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.DoctorMeade.com

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Tummy tucks for kidney donors

Congratulations on donating a kidney to your father and giving him the greatest gift. We routinely perform tummy tuck surgery on patients with received previous surgeries. You may be a candidate for a tummy tuck but the only way to know for sure is to receive a in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon was a great deal of experience and tummy tucks, liposuction, and body contouring. When performing body contouring in a patient that has had abdominal or... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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VIDEO: Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in patient with prior kidney surgery

The concern with the kidney incision is the compromise of the blood supply and the skin of the lower abdomen may die. However, modifications such as a midi abdominoplasty can be performed. In fact in the video in the link below at 1:30 is a patient with a prior nephrectomy who underwent a modified tummy tuck;.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck following Kidney Donation

Hello and thank you for the question. It is possible to undergo a tummy tuck after having donated a kidney. There are considerations that need to be taken into account by your surgeon to assure a safe procedure with minimal risk, including possible modification of the classic tummy tuck surgical approach. This is something I would recommend discussing with a board certified plastic surgeon in your region prior to proceeding.  Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after kidney donation.

It really depends where the incision is located. However, with the current advances in cosmetic surgery often this is not a problem.  The newer techniques, from ted Lockwood, spares much of the blood supply in a tummy tuck.  This results in a much healtier tissue and better healing. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon, he will discuss this in detail.
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Tummy Tuck with large flank scar

Yes, an abdominoplasty is very possible with your history. Everyone with similar scars have been very happy with the surgery. However, such scars require modification of technique and, perhaps, relocation of the normal scar. You need to discuss all this with your surgeon.  
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after Donor Kidney Surgery

I have performed tummy tuck surgery safely in patients with a donor nephrectomy scar.    It can be very safely performed.    With careful planning, your plastic surgeon can blend your tummy tuck scar into your donor kidney scar giving much improvement in abdominal shape and contour.
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty after kidney donation

Abdominoplasty should not be a problem after kidney donation as long as you are otherwise healthy. A Board Certified plastic surgeon can evaluate you and your abdominal scar to determine if any problems would be likely.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck After Kidney Donation

It depends on where your scar is located.  Now, many transplant teams harvest a kidney laparoscopically too.  Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for a formal evaluation.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy Tuck After Donating a Kidney

My guess is no but you failed to post a photo to see the extent of the transplant donor scar. Best to see in person a board PS in your area. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck with previous scars

Any surgery on the abdomen will need to be considered prior to a tummy tuck.  The scar from the kidney donation or an open gallbladder removal are significant issues to work around but it can be done.  There are limitations on the classic surgery plan but you can get a nice improvement on your abdomen.  Make sure to call this to the attention of your plastic surgeon and see if he of she is comfortable in modifying the surgery plan. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson more
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Previous abdominal incisions are acceptable

Previous abdominal incisisons such as a kidney donation or a open cholecystectomy are not a contraindication for tummy tuck surgery.  They will, however, make the surgery slightly more challenging for your surgeon, and he will have to plan accordingly.
Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD

Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after prior surgery

Your old scar may pose a problem if it cut critical blood supply to the abdominal wall.  Your surgeon will assess this and make recommendations that may include a change in technique, no change in technique, or perhaps, recommend that you not get the procedure.  I would guess that if you are in good health, something can be done.   sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after Kidney Donation

The incision from your previous surgery will need to be considered when planning the surgery, but will not prevent you from having the surgery.  I have had a few patients with same circumstance as you and they have had beautiful results.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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