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?

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

It is definitely possible to get an umbilical hernia repair performed during a mini abdominoplasty.  Typically small umbilical hernias can be repaired with just some simple sutures.  A “muscle repair” or diastasis recti repair can likely be performed as well, though it may not be as complete of a repair as what can be done with a traditional abdominoplasty.

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

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

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