Can I get a tummy tuck after having an umbilical hernia repaired?

That's a great question.  Yes it is possible to have a tummy tuck after an umbilical hernia repair.  However, there may be an increased risk of having a problem with the belly button healing.  I would recommend getting the operative report from the hernia repair ahead of time, as your plastic surgeon is likely going to want to see it. Best of luck!Keith Blechman, MD

Tummy tuck can be performed after umbilical hernia repair.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

In fact, it is better to the umbilical hernia repaired first, then proceed to the tummy tuck operation.  You should not be lifting 2 weeks after tummy tuck, and should not have been lifting 2 weeks after the hernia repair.