I had a Cholecystectomy 15 years ago and was wondering, will it have an adverse affect if I decide to get Tummy tuck? How it will affect me? Will the scars from the gallbladder surgery be removed through this procedure? Thank you.
Answer: Prior Cholecystectomy Surgery and Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck surgery in your case can be potentially dangerous if there is a long transverse scar present after your gallbladder surgery (open). If the gallbladder surgery was done via a laparoscopic approach, these him blood flow concerns will not be an issue. If the longer scar is present, potential problems with blood supply to the abdominal wall flap raised during tummy tuck surgery should be considered. A limited undermining tummy tuck operation ( with the standard transverse incision) will be your best bet. You may wish to those abdominal wall photographs with the next question for more precise responses. When the time is right, seek consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience ( and safety record) is achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: Prior Cholecystectomy Surgery and Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck surgery in your case can be potentially dangerous if there is a long transverse scar present after your gallbladder surgery (open). If the gallbladder surgery was done via a laparoscopic approach, these him blood flow concerns will not be an issue. If the longer scar is present, potential problems with blood supply to the abdominal wall flap raised during tummy tuck surgery should be considered. A limited undermining tummy tuck operation ( with the standard transverse incision) will be your best bet. You may wish to those abdominal wall photographs with the next question for more precise responses. When the time is right, seek consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience ( and safety record) is achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck okay after Cholecystectomy You said you had "scars" after your cholecystectomy so I am assuming you had the laparoscopic method. If this is true you should have no problem with a tummy tuck but the scars will not be removed.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck okay after Cholecystectomy You said you had "scars" after your cholecystectomy so I am assuming you had the laparoscopic method. If this is true you should have no problem with a tummy tuck but the scars will not be removed.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after cholecystectomy Unless you are a smoker, large cholecystectomy scars usually don't affect circulation to the flap. If there are other scars, particularly a similar scar on the left side of the abdomen there could be an issue with circulation.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after cholecystectomy Unless you are a smoker, large cholecystectomy scars usually don't affect circulation to the flap. If there are other scars, particularly a similar scar on the left side of the abdomen there could be an issue with circulation.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Abdominal scars and tummy tucks Depending on the location and extend of the cholecystectomy scar, it might prove to be a limiting problem or something that can be incorporated into the abdominoplasty design. It might require you to rethink your priority and risk factors such that you might need to accept a higher location of your scar in order to achieve the contour you desire.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Abdominal scars and tummy tucks Depending on the location and extend of the cholecystectomy scar, it might prove to be a limiting problem or something that can be incorporated into the abdominoplasty design. It might require you to rethink your priority and risk factors such that you might need to accept a higher location of your scar in order to achieve the contour you desire.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck after Cholecystectomy I have performed many abdominoplasties in patients who have had prior cholcystectomies (both laparoscopic and traditional or open), and have had very few problems related to the prior surgery (although I always worried about the scar influence). After examining your particular scar, surrounding tissues, presence of any herniation, etc., your board certified plastic surgeon can give you a very good idea of the safety of an abdominoplasty and/or liposuction. It would be unusual not to be able to provide a safe and effective resolution.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck after Cholecystectomy I have performed many abdominoplasties in patients who have had prior cholcystectomies (both laparoscopic and traditional or open), and have had very few problems related to the prior surgery (although I always worried about the scar influence). After examining your particular scar, surrounding tissues, presence of any herniation, etc., your board certified plastic surgeon can give you a very good idea of the safety of an abdominoplasty and/or liposuction. It would be unusual not to be able to provide a safe and effective resolution.
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