Can a Ventral Hernia & Diastasis Recti Be Repaired w/ Tummy Tuck?

Asked PCP re:hardness below my navel-a hernia? This way since c-sec.#2 in '98. No pain. More noticeable standing but rises when lying down if I lift my head. Seen 2 lap. surgeons, both say it's ventral, incisional or umbilical hern. & rec.mesh repair-1 says it's a 2" hole w/bowels protruding (although it's totally smooth) & other says he'd just be guessing at its size & re:whether it's fat or bowel or anything protruding 'til he's in. Could be just diast.recti? I'm ~90lbs overweight-how 2 fix?

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Both ventral hernia or diastasis can be repaired at the time of tummy tuck!

If you have already made the decision to undergo cosmetic tummy tuck, and are willing to pay for the elective cosmetic surgery, repair of the diastasis and/or ventral hernia is something virtually all plastic surgeons are comfortable with on their own, without having a general surgeon be part of the procedure. Many of us completed full General Surgery residencies and were certified by the American Board of Surgery before plastic surgery fellowship training and board certification by the... more

Ventral hernia can be repaired together with tummy tuck.

Hi. It sounds like you have a ventral hernia which should be repaired. You do not necessarily need mesh.

Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck

Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, if there is question of a hernia, then a CT scan will give the best information. If you do have a hernia or just diastasis, it can be repair at the same time as tummy tuck. However, the tummy tuck will not be covered by insurance. Some plastic surgeons, like myself, are double board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery. In these cases, we perform both the hernia... more

Ventral hernia repair with tummy tuck

Hi, without examination it is impossible to diagnose if what you have is a hernia and what kind of hernia it is. if you are having a tummy tuck procedure, it is certainly possible to have both pprocedures done by a qualified plastic surgeon who is confortable with hernia repair, whether a mesh is needed or not.

Yes, ventral hernia and diastasis recti can be repaired at the time of tummy tuck.

Thank you for your question. Yes, ventral hernia and diastasis recti can be repaired at the time of tummy tuck. See two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area to discuss in detail and make sure that you are a good candidate.