I've Had a C-Section And Cyst Removal From Ovary. Is a Tummy Tuck Necessary To Repair Muscle Walls?

asked 5 months ago by MissNicolae in Manistee, MI
Latest answer by Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Tags: muscle repair, c-section, cyst, loose skin

I have had two surgeries. One of which was a c-section, and the other was a "Oophorectomy" I had a huge dermoid cyst on my ovary the surgeon had to go through my old c-section scar to remove it... Is getting a tummy tuck the only way to repair the muscle walls? I was planning on getting a tummy tuck because of loose skin from weight loss (65 pounds lost and 40 or so to go)...but I wanted to make sure that a tummy tuck would fix my muscle walls in addition to the sagging skin.

10 answers to I've Had a C-Section And Cyst Removal From Ovary. Is a Tummy Tuck Necessary To Repair Muscle Walls?

Muscle repair

It sounds like you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck based on your description of the looseness of your skin.since the skin has been stretched out, the underlying muscles likely have also been stretched out and could be tightened at the same time. This is pretty standard when an abdominoplasty is performed. Be sure to discuss this with your plastic surgeon when you go for a consult.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Is a Tummy Tuck needed to Repair abdominal muscles after removal of large Ovarian Cyst

Both pregnancy(ies) and large ovarian tumors will permanently stretch out and split abdominal muscles resulting in the classic Mommy Tummy / Muffin Top. Depending on how the operation to remove the ovarian tumor was done and how the muscles were put together at the end of the surgery would determine what needs to be done. With a history of massive weight loss, at least one pregnancy and a very large ovarian tumor it is clear you would benefit from a Full Abdomnoplasty (Tummy Tuck)... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Muscle repair at the same time of tummy tuck

Yes, abdominal muscle repair and tightening can be done at the same time as a tummy tuck. To make sure that this is the right procedure for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

I've Had a C-Section And Cyst Removal From Ovary. Is a Tummy Tuck Necessary To Repair Muscle Walls?

Best option is in person examination with a few boarded PSs in your area. After the examination the doctors can discuss in more detail your options, if TT included in the repair of the split muscles than you will be able to have both done. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

C-section, cyst removal and tummy tuck

Once you reach your ideal weight, a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) would give you a great result. A full abdominoplasty removes skin and fat and tightens the rectus muscles, narrowing your waist and lifting the pubis. Most of the time, your old C-section scar will be removed at the same time.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal wall repair

In a full abdominoplasty, the muscles are repaired. Ideally, you should be at your optimal weight prior to undergoing the surgery. The incision will be made through your old -section scar and the excess skin will be removed during the procedure.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck to repair the muscles

The muscles are repaired in a tummy tuck and it sounds like you might be a good candidate. Make sure to go the best Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area and be evaulated.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck to Repair Muscles

Judging by you description of a pregnancy, c section and weight loss you probably have changes to your abdomen which make you a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This procedure will remove and tighten the skin of your abdomen, tighten the abdominal muscle which have spread apart from the stretching during the pregnancies and in most cases some liposuction is performed to contour the hips and/or the upper abdomen. In general, patients at or near their ideal body weight get the best... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description of significant weight loss, the presence of loose skin, history of pregnancy and “huge dermoid cyst" I think you may be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. Of course, this recommendation will be validated by physical examination. The tummy tuck procedure will serve to remove “excess” skin and adipose tissue and plicate (put back together) the abdominal wall muscles that spread with... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Muscle Repair and Tummy Tuck

Dear MissNicolae, If your abdominal muscles are intact and merely stretched and displaced from childbearing, then the muscle tightening repair commonly performed during a tummy tuck will address your concerns. However, if a hernia, a tear or hole through the muscle wall of the abdomen, is present, then the muscle repair alone would not fix your abdominal concerns. To determine if a hernia is present or if the muscle repair alone would be appropriate, an examination is... more