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Tummy Tuck After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by tlsims in columbia, mo
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
Question viewed 451 times
Tags: belly, hernia

I had previous inguinal hernia surgery. Does that mesh need to be replaced when having a Tummy Tuck?

4 answers to Tummy Tuck After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

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Hernia repairs will not prevent tummy tuck

Hernia repair, with or without mesh material will not prevent a patient from having a tummy tuck. It is not uncommon to encounter a prior hernia repair in the groin or inguinal area, the umbilicus or belly button, or in the upper abdomen after a gastric bypass procedure. When planning a tummy tuck it is important to consider all existing scars on the abdomen and how they will affect the contour and healing, and to consider what procedures such as hernia repair prompted them, and be... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Is Tummy Tuck possible after inguinal hernia with mesh surgery?

Dear Tlsims, The history of inguinal hernia repair goes back to the 1880's. Since no method was uniformly successful, many methods were advanced and had its "hard core" surgical supporters; Repairs such as Bassini, Halstead (I and II), McVay and Shouldice (Toronto) were famous. Everything came to a head in the 1980's with the introduction of mesh plugs (Lichtenstein) through small groin incisions, and later through a belly button incision when the mesh was placed in the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after Inguinal Hernia Repair

There should be no contraindication to having a TT with a history of undergoing an inguinal herniorraphy.  There is no reason for removal of the mesh unless it is presenting a problem.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck with a history of inguinal hernia repair with mesh

As long as you are not having any symptoms or problems from the hernia repair-it is likely best to leave the mesh alone. An experienced plastic surgeon, after taking your history and doing an exam will be able to give you a specific recommendation. I would suggest looking for a plastic surgeon who is a member of ASAPS and ASPS.
John E. Gross, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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