Have had for 3 years due to debulking surgery done by Dr. Lippie and Dr. Coats in Fort Wayne IN. for primary peritoneal cancer. As of 8/12/14 CA 125 18.4 and no signs of cancer. Health is good now. Age 56 wt. 155
Answer: Tummy tuck with colostomy Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck with a colostomy is at higher risk for wound healing problems and/or infection. It can be done however as long as there is limited undermining and the amount of skin excision is not too aggressive. This is more consistent with a mini-tummy tuck. Good luck!
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Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck if I have a permanent colostomy? Abdominoplasty with a colostomy can be done but may have more risk. You could consider liposuction of the abdomen with a more limited abdominoplasty.
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Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck if I have a permanent colostomy? Abdominoplasty with a colostomy can be done but may have more risk. You could consider liposuction of the abdomen with a more limited abdominoplasty.
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Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck if I have a permanent colostomy? Best to discuss with your colo-rectal surgeon what they recommend and who (which PS) they work well with....
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August 31, 2014
Answer: Creative Abdominoplasty Planning I'm delighted that you are disease free. Now you can concentrate on restoring your abdomen. The first question I have is whether your surgeons have an option of taking down your colostomy and creating a continent pouch. It all depends on what parts of your colon was removed and what remains. If that is not an option, it all depends on how tight your skin is. Ideally, the margins of your colostomy can be excised with the overhanging skin. In your case, a higher riding incision could be better than a secondary incision from the colostomy site. The ostomy would be left at it's existing location, plication would have to be altered a little so that the ostomy is at a convenient location (not the midline), and a new skin opening would be made. Considering your age, BMI, duration of surgery, and most impostant, prior neoplasm, you could require post operative DVT treatment (such as lovenox). It all depends on carefull planning. Best of luck!
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Answer: Creative Abdominoplasty Planning I'm delighted that you are disease free. Now you can concentrate on restoring your abdomen. The first question I have is whether your surgeons have an option of taking down your colostomy and creating a continent pouch. It all depends on what parts of your colon was removed and what remains. If that is not an option, it all depends on how tight your skin is. Ideally, the margins of your colostomy can be excised with the overhanging skin. In your case, a higher riding incision could be better than a secondary incision from the colostomy site. The ostomy would be left at it's existing location, plication would have to be altered a little so that the ostomy is at a convenient location (not the midline), and a new skin opening would be made. Considering your age, BMI, duration of surgery, and most impostant, prior neoplasm, you could require post operative DVT treatment (such as lovenox). It all depends on carefull planning. Best of luck!
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck if I have a permanent colostomy? Yes, it is possible to have a tummy tuck with an existing colostomy as long as your underlying health is good (sounds like it is, congratulations). The type of tummy tuck and results will vary and this should be discussed in depth with your plastic surgeon. There is a higher level of difficultly and a bit higher risk of infection, but these are all a part of the consultation. I work with Dr. Lippie and Coats and would be happy to assist in any way to help you make an informed decision.
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck if I have a permanent colostomy? Yes, it is possible to have a tummy tuck with an existing colostomy as long as your underlying health is good (sounds like it is, congratulations). The type of tummy tuck and results will vary and this should be discussed in depth with your plastic surgeon. There is a higher level of difficultly and a bit higher risk of infection, but these are all a part of the consultation. I work with Dr. Lippie and Coats and would be happy to assist in any way to help you make an informed decision.
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