SO desperate... I just had my second (and last) baby 6 months ago, and I need to lose 60 pounds. I have an umbilical hernia, and boobs so big I need to special order my bras. I'm pretty confident I can lose the weight, but I can't do much working out without my hernia area burning... and I have excess skin (from my first pregnancy in 07).... and I want everything fixed! What's the proper order to do all this in? I don't let a lot of pics happen, sorry for lack of good ones!
Answer: Umbilical hernias limit activity due to symptoms Painful umbilical hernias, post-partum or not, should be repaired as soon as convenient. Weight loss will not correct the issue, and the hernia can potentially become a real health problem. If the optimal weight range for cosmetic surgery has been reached, then the hernia can be corrected at the same time as other combined procedures, and it can be a natural part of a tummy tuck in a mommy makeover. If the size of post-partum breast is limiting physical activity, there are options with minimal scarring that can reduce breast size temporarily until final weight is achieved and stabilized. It is best not to address breast shape if a significant weight loss is planned, as the final outcome will be affected by the weight change.
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Answer: Umbilical hernias limit activity due to symptoms Painful umbilical hernias, post-partum or not, should be repaired as soon as convenient. Weight loss will not correct the issue, and the hernia can potentially become a real health problem. If the optimal weight range for cosmetic surgery has been reached, then the hernia can be corrected at the same time as other combined procedures, and it can be a natural part of a tummy tuck in a mommy makeover. If the size of post-partum breast is limiting physical activity, there are options with minimal scarring that can reduce breast size temporarily until final weight is achieved and stabilized. It is best not to address breast shape if a significant weight loss is planned, as the final outcome will be affected by the weight change.
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July 26, 2011
Answer: Mommy make over
Your problem areas are quite common and are well within what most plastic surgeons do. Many PS are also board certified in plastic surgery and as such can repair the umbilical hernia at the time of a tummy tuck. You should continue your weight loss as aggressively as possible. As you lose weight your breasts will likely shrink and you will have a have more loose abdominal skin. In general, I prefer that patients be within 20-25# of their desired weight prior to surgery. As you approach this you should make an appointment to see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
Good luck
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July 26, 2011
Answer: Mommy make over
Your problem areas are quite common and are well within what most plastic surgeons do. Many PS are also board certified in plastic surgery and as such can repair the umbilical hernia at the time of a tummy tuck. You should continue your weight loss as aggressively as possible. As you lose weight your breasts will likely shrink and you will have a have more loose abdominal skin. In general, I prefer that patients be within 20-25# of their desired weight prior to surgery. As you approach this you should make an appointment to see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
Good luck
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