IBS and tummy tuck with muscle repair?

Hello and thank you for your question.  I have performed tummy tucks in patients with well-controlled IBS.  This is not a contraindication, as long as your GI doctor gives you clearance and works closely with you and your surgeon to make sure you are optimized at the time of surgery.  If you are an appropriate candidate, a tummy tuck can be done through a low and short
incision, all completely below the bikini line. 
The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on
the exterior.   Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. 
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of
real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate
their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

The most important thing is that you discuss with your gastroenterologist that you are having this surgery, to check if you need modulations in any of your medications, etc.  The tummy tuck procedure will tighten the muscles and slightly increased pressure in the abdomen for some time until it relaxes more.  What this slight increase in pressure will do to your particular case of IBS is impossible to predict.  Could it result in temporary flareup of symptoms?  Potentially, but again, difficult to say.  Luckily, it should not have any major effects, but it is best to discuss these things in conjunction with both your gastroenterologist and the surgeon performing her procedure.Best of luck!

Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA