Is it possible to get an umbilical hernia repair during a mini abdominoplasty?

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Is an umbilical hernia able to be repaired during a mini abdominoplasty? Is muscle repair able to be done during a mini abdominplasty?

Roger Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Trauma2,
Yes, it is possible to have these procedures performed concurrently (umbilical hernia repair & mini-abdominoplasty) as long as the umbilical hernia is relatively small. Large umbilical hernias would be potentially challenging to repair through a smaller 'mini' tummy tuck approach. Muscle repairs may be performed during a mini-abdominoplasty, however, if you have significant rectus diastasis above the umbilicus, a mini-abdominoplasty would not allow this to be repaired. You would need a traditional abdominoplasty to address this area of muscle separation. Mini tummy tucks can address muscle separation below the umbilicus. 
Sincerely,Dr. Smith

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