Detached belly button from hernia- Tummy tuck success?

The hernia and abdominal wall separation can be fixed at the time of tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Thank you for your question about tummy tuck.Yes, tummy tuck, muscle repair and re-attachment of your belly button can all be successfully performed at the same time.To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have tummy tuck and related surgery.I hope this helps.

Although there are some concerns when the belly button appears "detached" with an umbilical hernia, it is common to do a repair of this along with muscle separation (diastasis) repair as part of a tummy tuck. Each situation requires individual assessment for specific advice however.