Hernias post tummy tuck - could these be caused by my tummy tuck? (Photo)

March 24, 2025
Asked By:Exuberant351510 in Boston, Massachusetts

I’m in my mid 40s and I had a drainless tummy tuck with muscle repair 4 years ago. Between 6-8 months post op I developed 2 hernias. 1 umbilical and 1 ventral. Both were very small and were stitched by a general surgeon without mesh. Within 1 year the ventral hernia reoccurred and I had another hernia repair surgery this time with mesh. Fast forward another year and after a nasty cough around the holidays both the ventral and umbilical hernias opened back up and I have a new ventral hernia and inch above the previous. I am not overweight and I do not work out or put excessive strain on my stomach. My tummy tuck was 6 years after giving birth to my last child. What could be causing my reoccurring hernias and could it be caused by my tummy tuck? How can I stop reoccurrence from my existing hernias and stop the development of any new ones? I have spoken to my surgeon and she’s been great but unsure about why this happening.

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March 25, 2025

Answer: Hernias

March 25, 2025

Answer: Hernias

April 3, 2025

Answer: Abdomen

April 3, 2025

Answer: Abdomen

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