I had a umbilical hernia repair with mesh a year ago and I am planning of getting a tummy tuck early next year. I do believe my mesh is causing issues (not pain) but more autoimmune issues. Would my mesh automatically be removed during the tummy tuck? If it's is removed what would this mean for my hernia? Is the significantly more dangerous of a surgery? Does recovery take longer? I'm terrified to keep he mesh in but I'm terrified at the process of taking it out as well.
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Will help accelerate your healing and I would have no problems with my patients doing activities that did not involved movement around the wound, such as sit ups or twisting side to side. But you should check with your surgeon first as he/she would be the one dealing with any fallout if ...
Thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. It seems that you are a good candidate for a lateral tension abdiminiolasty without a need for a vertical scar. However, it may make sense to have your scar revised at the time of surgery which will not increase your recovery. Yo...
Yes, it is possible to conserve your hourglass figure after a tummy tuck. An hourglass tummy tuck consists of an abdominoplasty, liposuction 360 and possible fat transfer to contour the body and enhance your hourglass shape. Adequate dieting, exercise and garment will help you achieve better...