I am a 31 yr old female, 5 ft 3 and about 110 pounds. I have had two c-sections. I have an umbilical hernia, diastasis recti and multiple loops of unobstructed bowel. I would like to get a tummy tuck to fix my hernia and diastasis recti but was wondering if a plastic surgeon would be able to fix the loops of bowel during the tummy tuck or would that be something I would need to fix prior to TT surgery? Thank you
Answer: Tummy tuck and hernia Dear Elise0123,
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Diastasis Often times your hernias can be repaired at the same time as the tummy tuck. The diastasis will be corrected as well as excess skin removed. You should have significant contour improvements from a tummy tuck. Be sure to see a double board certified plastic surgeon for your procedures. A review of your medical history is needed to ensure you are a good candidate.
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Diastasis Often times your hernias can be repaired at the same time as the tummy tuck. The diastasis will be corrected as well as excess skin removed. You should have significant contour improvements from a tummy tuck. Be sure to see a double board certified plastic surgeon for your procedures. A review of your medical history is needed to ensure you are a good candidate.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck at the time of hernia surgery This is a fantastic question. Presuming you are in good health, you can be a suitable candidate to undergo a surgery to fix your hernias and a tummy tuck at the same time. Often times, this will require a General Surgeon who can fix your hernias and release your adhered bowel as needed during surgery. The diastasis recti can be addressed with the tightening of your abdominal wall muscles (plication), and the extra skin and fat can be removed, leaving you with a horizontal scar that is low on your abdominal wall, around where your c-section scar is. It is important to discuss the surgical options with your surgeon to see what is best for you.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck at the time of hernia surgery This is a fantastic question. Presuming you are in good health, you can be a suitable candidate to undergo a surgery to fix your hernias and a tummy tuck at the same time. Often times, this will require a General Surgeon who can fix your hernias and release your adhered bowel as needed during surgery. The diastasis recti can be addressed with the tightening of your abdominal wall muscles (plication), and the extra skin and fat can be removed, leaving you with a horizontal scar that is low on your abdominal wall, around where your c-section scar is. It is important to discuss the surgical options with your surgeon to see what is best for you.
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May 5, 2023
Answer: Loops of unobstructed bowel before tummy tuck Thanks for your question dear.
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May 5, 2023
Answer: Loops of unobstructed bowel before tummy tuck Thanks for your question dear.
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May 5, 2023
Answer: Loops of bowel? Thanks for your question and pictures. From the looks of your pictures, you have a fairly large diastasis as well as a large ventral/umbilical hernia. In doing the tummy tuck and the hernia repair both the diastasis and hernia will be fixed. I am not sure what you mean by fixing the loops of bowel as your entire intestine consists of loops of bowel. Unless the bowel loops are incarcerated or obstructed as the hernia and diastasis is repaired, these will return to their normal position in the abdominal cavity. Be sure to see a Board-Certified PS who may also want to work with a general surgeon at the same time to give you the best aesthetic and functional results.
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May 5, 2023
Answer: Loops of bowel? Thanks for your question and pictures. From the looks of your pictures, you have a fairly large diastasis as well as a large ventral/umbilical hernia. In doing the tummy tuck and the hernia repair both the diastasis and hernia will be fixed. I am not sure what you mean by fixing the loops of bowel as your entire intestine consists of loops of bowel. Unless the bowel loops are incarcerated or obstructed as the hernia and diastasis is repaired, these will return to their normal position in the abdominal cavity. Be sure to see a Board-Certified PS who may also want to work with a general surgeon at the same time to give you the best aesthetic and functional results.
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