Can muscle repair be undone? I have developed severe GERD and acid reflux because of the muscle repair.

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Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

Yes you could have your plication undone. I would see your original plastic surgeon and he or she can just cut the sutures that were placed during the muscle repair and it will go back to where it was prior to your tummy tuck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I recommend you to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon, So you can get an physical examination.

Christine Rodgers, MD · Answer

HI gmao,

A muscle repair can be undone, but you might want to check with your gastric bypass surgeon first. I had one patient who underwent a TT and developed these symptoms, but on evaluation by her GI surgeon, the patient had a severe stricture in the bypass anastomosis and she needed surgery to fi=x that. I would suggest that you return to see the GI surgeon first and get and endoscopy study to see what is the real cause of your reflux.

Good Luck and Best Wishes,

Dr. Christine Rodgers

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

With an abdominoplasty, the fascia is repaired not the muscle.  The fascia is an envelope that contains the muscle and repairing the fascia tightens the muscle.  This results in increased intra-abdominal pressure.  Unfortunately, you have not told us your height and weight or provided photographs but you may be better off seeing a weight loss physician, if that is an issue or seeing a GI physician is recommended.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear gmaof4,
generally speaking, it is possible to remove sutures from diastasis recti repair. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Can muscle repair be undone? I have developed severe GERD and acid reflux because of the muscle repair.

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Can muscle repair be undone? I have developed severe GERD and acid reflux because of the muscle repair.

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Answer: Fascia is repaired not muscle during abdominoplasty

Answer: Fascia is repaired not muscle during abdominoplasty

Answer: Tummy tuck results

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