Can I get a hiatal hernia repair with a tummy tuck?

Dear kajd36,
most plastic surgeons would recommend you to get these two procedures separately. Hiatal hernia should be your priority and tummy tuck after that. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question.  I would advise having the hiatal hernia surgery first, heal fully, and then return for the tummy tuck procedure.   Best wishes!

Thank you for your question. Safety is the key to any surgery. A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and fat and tightens the abdominal wall. This surgery has the potential of compromising the hiatal hernia repair. I would see a general surgeon and get clearance before proceeding with a combined procedure.

Traditionally these are staged since they are accessed differently. Doing a hiatal hernia repair, usually treated laparoscopically, works by inflating the abdomen. A tummy tuck, however, tightens the abdominal wall and would be difficult to perform if the abdomen is swollen from the air of the laparoscopic procedure. Therefore, we traditionally stage these procedures.
Kristi Hustak, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.

It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

I hope this answer will help you

My best wishes for you...