I had Anterior & Posterior repair surgery 3 years ago for stress incontinence. My obgyn wants me to have it again along with a hysterectomy. I have a inguinal hernia and would like to know if I should have that repaired along with abdomnioplasty and if my insurance would cover it? Ive already meet my detuctible and need this some asap. Also should I go to a general surgeon or plastic surgeon? Thanks
Answer: Combining Abdominoplasty, Hernia Repair, and Addressing Stress Incontinence Thank you for your question about combining abdominoplasty, hernia repair, and addressing stress incontinence. Based on your history of prior stress incontinence repair and an inguinal hernia, it is entirely possible to have both the hernia repair and abdominoplasty performed in the same surgical session. This approach could potentially improve both the structural integrity of your abdominal wall and your quality of life. Insurance coverage for a combined procedure often depends on the medical necessity of the hernia repair, so it’s essential to consult with your insurance provider and a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in abdominal surgeries. If the procedures are deemed medically necessary, they may be partially covered, with you potentially paying the aesthetic portion out of pocket.
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Answer: Combining Abdominoplasty, Hernia Repair, and Addressing Stress Incontinence Thank you for your question about combining abdominoplasty, hernia repair, and addressing stress incontinence. Based on your history of prior stress incontinence repair and an inguinal hernia, it is entirely possible to have both the hernia repair and abdominoplasty performed in the same surgical session. This approach could potentially improve both the structural integrity of your abdominal wall and your quality of life. Insurance coverage for a combined procedure often depends on the medical necessity of the hernia repair, so it’s essential to consult with your insurance provider and a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in abdominal surgeries. If the procedures are deemed medically necessary, they may be partially covered, with you potentially paying the aesthetic portion out of pocket.
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July 25, 2023
Answer: Combining procedures From the description of the procedures that you need and want it is better to have them addressed in two stages. Complete the medically necessary procedure for the stress incontinence, hysterectomy, and inguinal hernia. Once you are fully healed from those you can return for a tummy tuck. Your Ob/Gyn and/or a general surgeon will handle the first procedures. A board certified plastic surgeon is recommended for the second stage.
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July 25, 2023
Answer: Combining procedures From the description of the procedures that you need and want it is better to have them addressed in two stages. Complete the medically necessary procedure for the stress incontinence, hysterectomy, and inguinal hernia. Once you are fully healed from those you can return for a tummy tuck. Your Ob/Gyn and/or a general surgeon will handle the first procedures. A board certified plastic surgeon is recommended for the second stage.
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July 25, 2023
Answer: Not at the same time If you are going to have a hysterectomy then I do not recommend doing an abdominoplasty. It can lead to pulmonary embolism. However, you can have your hysterectomy, stress incontinence as well as your inguinal hernia repaired at the same time. Once this has been completed you can then have the abdominoplasty.
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July 25, 2023
Answer: Not at the same time If you are going to have a hysterectomy then I do not recommend doing an abdominoplasty. It can lead to pulmonary embolism. However, you can have your hysterectomy, stress incontinence as well as your inguinal hernia repaired at the same time. Once this has been completed you can then have the abdominoplasty.
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Surgery It will be too risky to try and do all the surgeries at the same time. If your plastic surgeon agrees to repair the inguinal hernia and agrees to take insurance for doing this, then perhaps it could be done together. However, some insurance companies will not cover a hernia repair if done at the same time as a cosmetic procedure. If your plastic surgery will not repair the hernia, a general surgeon could go first and repair the hernia and then the plastic surgeon could do the tummy tuck. Otherwise, consider a general surgeon repairing the hernia and your ob/gyn doing the stress incontinence repair with the hysterectomy. Once healed, then have the tummy tuck. The gyn surgery will and the hernia can potentially stir up bacteria. Check with your insurance first to see what could be combined together.
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Surgery It will be too risky to try and do all the surgeries at the same time. If your plastic surgeon agrees to repair the inguinal hernia and agrees to take insurance for doing this, then perhaps it could be done together. However, some insurance companies will not cover a hernia repair if done at the same time as a cosmetic procedure. If your plastic surgery will not repair the hernia, a general surgeon could go first and repair the hernia and then the plastic surgeon could do the tummy tuck. Otherwise, consider a general surgeon repairing the hernia and your ob/gyn doing the stress incontinence repair with the hysterectomy. Once healed, then have the tummy tuck. The gyn surgery will and the hernia can potentially stir up bacteria. Check with your insurance first to see what could be combined together.
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July 23, 2023
Answer: CombIned Procedures So....that might be a lot of surgery.
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July 23, 2023
Answer: CombIned Procedures So....that might be a lot of surgery.
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