Can I safey have a tummy tuck done with a small hernia?

Dear Celebrated974876,
generally speaking, you shouldn't combine hiatal hernia repair and tummy tuck. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question regarding the possibility of a tummy tuck with a small hernia. Based on your description, it is entirely possible to safely have a tummy tuck while addressing the hernia at the same time. In fact, I highly recommend repairing the hernia during your tummy tuck procedure. Many board-certified plastic surgeons, including myself, are experienced in performing hernia repairs in conjunction with tummy tucks.

Combining these procedures is beneficial because it allows for the correction of the hernia while simultaneously improving the contour and functionality of the abdomen. This approach reduces the need for multiple surgeries and recoveries, saving time and minimizing discomfort. Since your hernia is small and your acid reflux is well-managed, this should not pose a significant concern as long as your health is stable and you’re cleared for surgery by your medical team.

Be sure to discuss your hernia details with your plastic surgeon so they can evaluate its location and complexity. If needed, your surgeon can collaborate with a general surgeon to ensure the repair is done properly. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in combined procedures will help you achieve safe and optimal results.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Thank you for your inquiry, yes it is safe however since you are already getting a tummy tuck done as well it can also be removed in the same surgery. I suggest seeking board certified plastic surgeons with expierence to discuss further details.

Yes, you can typically have a tummy tuck even though you have a small hiatal hernia. This may increase your risk of acid reflux. Be sure to discuss your medical history with your surgeon.

Yes you can safely have tummy tuck surgery with your small hiatal hernia.
Let your surgeons office know about the hiatal hernia, and they will advise you about when to take your pantoprazole. It is normally advised to take it the day of surgery, and sometimes for a few days before.

If you have a hiatal hernia consider having a tummy tuck without muscle tightening. Muscle tightening could cause intra abdominal pressure leading to worsening of symptoms.

If you have a small hiatal hernia and are considering a tummy tuck, it's important to discuss your medical history and current condition with both your gastroenterologist and the plastic surgeon who would perform the tummy tuck. Hiatal hernias can sometimes cause symptoms such as acid reflux or chest pain, and having a tummy tuck could potentially exacerbate these symptoms or put you at increased risk for complications.

Your doctors may recommend that you address any underlying medical conditions before undergoing elective cosmetic procedures, or they may recommend certain precautions or modifications to your procedure to reduce the risk of complications. It's important to have a thorough evaluation and discussion with your doctors to determine the most appropriate course of action for your individual situation.

Additionally, it's important to choose a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who has a thorough understanding of anatomy and the potential implications of hiatal hernias on tummy tuck surgery. They can discuss the potential risks and benefits of the procedure with you, as well as any precautions or modifications that may be necessary in your case.

Overall, it's important to have realistic expectations about the outcome of any procedure, and to prioritize your health and safety above cosmetic concerns.

Best of luck !

The two surgeries will probably not be done at the same time. A general surgeon would fix the hiatal hernia inside and the plastic surgeon would do the tuck. If you need the hiatal hernia fixed, do that one first.

I would consider it safe to proceed with abdominoplasty with a small hiatal hernia that your gastroenterologist is comfortable watching. You should take the pantoprazole prophylactically for a week before and several weeks after the procedure to prevent any worsening of reflux due to increased pressure in your abdomen after the TT. Good luck!

Plastic surgeons generally don’t deal with hiatal hernias on a regular basis and issues related to that condition are best treated or reviewed by gastroenterologist or general surgeons.
If you’re not symptomatic and don’t have the indication to correct the hernia, then you should be OK to have a tummy tuck.
Plastic surgeons will have their own use and make their own assessments. I recommend patients have multiple in person consultations to get an accurate assessment and help choose the best provider. During a consultation ask you to provide her to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection before and after pictures of previous patient, who had some other body characteristics to your own. An experienced provider should have no difficulty showing you before and after pictures from at least 50 previous patients.
Become familiar with what quality tummy tuck results look like. Generally a quality tummy tuck should have a natural appearing belly button with a very low set scar that follows anatomic contours naturally and evenly on both sides.
It’s important to know your own candidacy for the procedures. There are generally only two variables, that really matter when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Those are patient’s candidacy and the skill of the provider.
Some patients can improve their candidacy for the procedure, depending on certain variables like obesity.
Without including pictures, we can’t make an assessment.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD