Have to do a hysterectomy and hernia repair, can I get a tummy tuck at the same time?

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can
receive is from an in-person consultation.  It is certainly possible to have these procedures combined together in the same setting.  You will have to find a OBGYN and plastic surgeon who can work together.   If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this 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
 

Hello and thank you for your question. In general the answer to your question is yes. You are able to combine procedures such as hysterectomy and abdominoplasty. The surgeons can definitely work together on this. You should keep in mind that a tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure, and as such, is typically not covered by insurance. You should definitely have an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon and your GYN surgeon to determine if you are a candidate. Good luck!