I want lipo for abdomen. have a small umbilical hernia. Surgeon stated hernia is small may loose my belly button.

Hi Smartin34,Thank you for your question. I recommend seeing a specialist for the hernia. Only then can the specialist/surgeon recommend when you are cleared for liposuction.When choosing your surgeon for liposuction make sure they are board certified in a surgical specialty.Best of luck with your procedure!

We do these surgeries together and get great results without losing any belly buttons. I suggest seeing an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your excellent question.  I would strongly recommend you first have the hernia investigate to confirm that one is present as liposuction should not be performed in that case in order to minimize the risk of possible injury.  Depending on it's size and your desired results it may be best to have it repaired as part of a tummy tuck for the best results.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, they can give you the best treatment recommendation.

Hello smartin34 hope all is well, and that you are having a great start to your weekend, thank you for the question. My advice is that you first have the hernia investigated thoroughly, liposuction is beneficial for someone who is in good health and has worked hard to get in shape. I agree that the result of disturbing a hernia with a liposuction tube can be identical to a stab wound, and can result in loss of blood, infection or a complication. Make sure you seek a board certified plastic surgeon, Best of luck!

If the hernia is really small it would be possible to have liposuction without repair but to be sure I would recommend you see a hernia specialist to make sure there is no intestinal herniation.