I had a previous hernia repaired (stalk cut) prior to wanting a Tummy Tuck. I had one Dr say he won't do a belly button because of the risk, had another say the is a risk and he will try, and one wasn't concerned. Curious If a belly button dies how does it affect tummy tuck? What is the danger involved and how will it affect the results?
November 11, 2013
Answer: Umbilical stalk transaction during hernia repair and subsequent tummy tuck. You should seek the advice of plastic surgeons who perform many revisional tummy tucks and umbilicoplasties.As you have correctly noted, there is no blood supply from the umbilical stalk if the stalk was transected.An incision around the belly button should therefore be avoided, or the belly button might die.There are, however, other options that could be considered that would still allow you to have a tummy tuck. These options will involve intraoperative decision making, so an experienced surgeon is a must.
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November 11, 2013
Answer: Umbilical stalk transaction during hernia repair and subsequent tummy tuck. You should seek the advice of plastic surgeons who perform many revisional tummy tucks and umbilicoplasties.As you have correctly noted, there is no blood supply from the umbilical stalk if the stalk was transected.An incision around the belly button should therefore be avoided, or the belly button might die.There are, however, other options that could be considered that would still allow you to have a tummy tuck. These options will involve intraoperative decision making, so an experienced surgeon is a must.
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Answer: Hernia, Tummy Tuck and Loss of Belly Button #tummytuck It won't affect the overall tummy tuck except that you may no longer have a belly button. That is all. The other stuff that is done during a tummy tuck is not affected by the belly button. If the belly button dies you may have to have it removed and closed. It certainly can happen when you have a hernia.
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Answer: Hernia, Tummy Tuck and Loss of Belly Button #tummytuck It won't affect the overall tummy tuck except that you may no longer have a belly button. That is all. The other stuff that is done during a tummy tuck is not affected by the belly button. If the belly button dies you may have to have it removed and closed. It certainly can happen when you have a hernia.
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