Confusion About: Weight Loss Goals & Umbilical Hernia & Postpartum Skin AND Boobs?

You can safely do all procedures at the same time (as long as you are in good health). I have performed these exact procedures (breast reduction/ tummy tuck and hernia repair) on many patients... I always ask my patients to lose as much weight as possible prior to the procedure - that way, they will get the best results possible. I am a board certified general surgeon as well as plastic surgeon so I feel comfortable doing the hernia repair at the same time as the tummy tuck surgery... some surgeon's may not.  Talk to your surgeon and get an idea of their experience with all of these procedures.  The physical examination is key in determining exactly what procedures would best give you the goals you are hoping for.

My suggestion would be to have a laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair now and see if the general surgeon works with a plastic surgeon who will perform a breast reduction at the same time.  This way, once you heal from surgery, you can start exercising without pain from your hernia and with the problems associated with your larger breasts.  Then, once you loose weight and achieve your target goal, you can have a tummy tuck / abdominoplasty and re-reduce/lift the breasts if needed.  I hope this is helpful.

 

Good Luck.

Weight loss is your best route before considering your mommy makeover.  If your hernia is causing you symptoms, however, then it may have to be fixed sooner than later.  

The nicest route would be to do the hernia repair at the same time as your mommy makeover. Best wishes, Dr. L.