Scheduled for umbilical hernia repair with a general surgeon. Should I be using a plastic surgeon instead and be having a tt /diastasis /hernia repair? The general surgeon says doing just the hernia repair should be fine and that I have minimal diastasis BUT the plastic surgeon (at a consult) advised for a tummy tuck. Very confused and do not want to make a mistake. I am unhappy with not being able to get back my pre-baby flat tummy. Thank you!
February 22, 2021
Answer: Umbilical hernia/tummy tuck 1. Umbilical hernia repair: most small umbilical hernias can be treated by either a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon. If you are strictly undergoing hernia repair, this is usually treated by a general surgeon. If you are undergoing liposuction or tummy tuck, the plastic surgeon usually performs the repair at the same time (since he/she is "in the neighborhood").2. The more complicated question is how to treat the remainder of the abdomen. If your abdominal wall protrusion is related to excessive abdominal wall fat (can you pinch more than an inch?), then diet and weight loss or liposuction are reasonable options. If your abdominal wall protrusion is related to abdominal wall laxity (which you can blame on your kids), then a modified tummy tuck focused on abdominal wall tightening with minimal skin removal and "umbilical float" may be worth consideration.
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February 22, 2021
Answer: Umbilical hernia/tummy tuck 1. Umbilical hernia repair: most small umbilical hernias can be treated by either a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon. If you are strictly undergoing hernia repair, this is usually treated by a general surgeon. If you are undergoing liposuction or tummy tuck, the plastic surgeon usually performs the repair at the same time (since he/she is "in the neighborhood").2. The more complicated question is how to treat the remainder of the abdomen. If your abdominal wall protrusion is related to excessive abdominal wall fat (can you pinch more than an inch?), then diet and weight loss or liposuction are reasonable options. If your abdominal wall protrusion is related to abdominal wall laxity (which you can blame on your kids), then a modified tummy tuck focused on abdominal wall tightening with minimal skin removal and "umbilical float" may be worth consideration.
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May 29, 2022
Answer: Umbilical Hernia Repair You do NOT look like you need a tummy tuck - your skin looks great.All you need is weight loss and the hernia repaired -an easy procedure. If you feel you can't get rid of that little bit of fat and prefer a liposuction that is reasonable. The opening to repair the hernia can be used for the liposuction as well, to give a better result from a "crosshatching" technique. It is easy to overdo liposuction in a person like yourself you do not want to alter that nice skin.
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May 29, 2022
Answer: Umbilical Hernia Repair You do NOT look like you need a tummy tuck - your skin looks great.All you need is weight loss and the hernia repaired -an easy procedure. If you feel you can't get rid of that little bit of fat and prefer a liposuction that is reasonable. The opening to repair the hernia can be used for the liposuction as well, to give a better result from a "crosshatching" technique. It is easy to overdo liposuction in a person like yourself you do not want to alter that nice skin.
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