Can my incisional hernia be corrected when having a tummy tuck?

Hello and thank you for your question.
Many plastic surgeons will repair a hernia along with a tummy tuck. You would need to check with yours/ If not a general surgeon can repair it for you prior to your tummy tuck. Good luck!

Hello yummymummy10,
Many surgeons do combine the hernia repair with tummy tuck. So its possible together. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for detailed examination of your hernia.
Hope this helps. Thanks for your query here.

Hi yummymummy10,
A hernia is a gap in the muscle fascia (the strong layer of the abdomen), allowing your intra-abdominal contents to come through and lie under the skin/subcutaneous tissue. This is different than a bulge, where the abdominal fascia is weak but still intact.
An initial exam can determine which you have, and can determine whether a CT scan is needed prior to surgery. If your exam is unclear, the CT scan can help to determine which problem you have.
If you have a true incisional hernia (eg your intestines or intra-abdominal contents are in the subcutaneous space), it's best to know in advance--where your surgery is performed (eg an ambulatory surgery center vs. a hospital setting) might change based on this knowledge. In addition, in the setting of an incisional hernia, your plastic surgeon may refer you to a general surgeon to discuss the best timing and next steps.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington