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The pressure of CO2 needed to properly insufflate the abdomen may be a bit higher for laparoscopic surgery after a tummy tuck. Other than that, it should be fine. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
There is a possibility that one of the incisions to place the camera for laparoscopy around the belly button could change the shape of that area, or even loosen the muscle repair.In my experience, this is unusual and I have had several patients in need of gall bladder removal and other procedures after the LBL or TT, and none had any problems.Best Wishes !Dr L
ALWAYS best to address these issues with your chosen operative surgeon. Since he/she knows the case better than any of us over the internet responders...
The umbilicus hernia only creates a very small (grape size) protruding area. So after the hernia repair, which is performed through a 2cm incision inside of the navel will not make your abdomen look better. Your abdomen will look exactly the same just without the little grape sticking out...
Thank you for the question and congratulations on your successful weight loss. You will likely be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery once you achieve your long-term stable weight and maintained it for a period of several months.Tummy tuck surgery in your case can be potentially...
