Will a tummy tuck put my organs back in place?

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I have a thin body with little bit or skin to remove but my abs are completely open my stomach has a bulge that even if I suck it in it won’t go flat , a surgeon told me is my organs than even if he does a tummy tuck it will help but the organs will still pop out. Does this make sense ? Will this happen

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear vane37,
tummy tuck will remove excess skin from your abdomen and tighten abdominal muscles but it will not put your organs back in place. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question regarding whether a tummy tuck will put your organs back in place.

Thank you for your history. From what you describe, it sounds like you have a significant case of rectus diastasis, which is the separation of the abdominal muscles. This condition can cause the abdominal contents to push forward, creating a bulging appearance.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can indeed help address this issue. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon will repair the rectus diastasis by suturing the separated muscles back together. This creates a tighter abdominal wall, which can help hold your internal organs in their proper position and reduce the bulging appearance.

While a tummy tuck will not physically move your organs, the repair of the abdominal muscles will provide better support, making the abdominal area appear flatter and more toned. It is important to have a detailed consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific condition and the expected outcomes.

Good luck. I hope this helps answer your question regarding the effects of a tummy tuck on your abdominal organs.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. It’s hard to know what you are experiencing without a photo or examination. If you have a large hernia then that must be repaired prior to any elective cosmetic procedure to give you the best result.

Matthew C. Camp, MD · Answer

It sounds like you have a phenomenon called rectus diastasis. The six pack muscles are stretched apart, and need to be brought back together. This can be performed during tummy tuck, and the result is a flat stomach without organs bulging out.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It sounds like you are describing diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate vertically along the mid-line. Without the support of the muscles, the internal organs bulge out. A tummy tuck can repair diastasis recti so the internal organs do not bulge out. However, if there is visceral fat (fat surrounding the internal organs) you may still be left with a bulge.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question,

A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, primarily focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightening the abdominal muscles. While it can improve the appearance of the abdomen by addressing issues such as loose skin and stretched muscles, it typically does not involve repositioning or altering the placement of internal organs.

During a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon may tighten the abdominal muscles, which can help improve core strength and potentially provide some support to the organs in the abdominal cavity. However, the main goal of a tummy tuck is cosmetic enhancement rather than addressing internal organ positioning.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have some weakness of your abdominal muscles which let your internal organs protrude. A tummy tuck will help fix and control this issue. If you have an actual hernia where your organs are actually bulging or "popping out", this needs to be repaired before any tuck can be done.  I would suggest going to be examined and see which specifically is the problem and what can be done.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to answer your questions without an examination.  Patients with large abdominal wall separations have great improvement with a tummy tuck.  Sometimes the area needs to be reinforced with mesh if the area is weak.  I encourage you to visit my website's before/after gallery.  I have had several patients that have realized fantastic results from repair of more severe diastasis.

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