I’m looking to get a tummy tuck but I had a cervical fusion two years ago. Can this surgery be performed?

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I’m 55 years old I weigh 188lbs I have a imblical hernia. I was going to have surgery in Miami but the Doctor there said he can’t do it because it needs to be done in a hospital so can someone help me.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Safety is always the primary concern with any surgery. Surgeries can be done in patients who have had cervical fusions. It would require a preoperative visit with the anesthesiologist so that they could evaluate whether they could safely intubate you for the procedure. Some ambulatory surgery center’s have this capability and some don’t.  You may wish to check other options to see if it would allow you to not have to go to the hospital to have this done. Best wishes.

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

I always recommend the patients to do the surgeries in a hospital, not in a clinic, always it’s more safe, and yes you can do the surgery, it will take 2 hours tops, so go for it

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you have clearance from your provider you should be able to proceed with a tummy tuck if you are otherwise a good candidate.  An evaluation by the anesthesiologist may be needed beforehand.  Discuss the situation further with your surgeon.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

There are always options for surgery. 
The most important goal should always be safety. So you have a very safe option, to get done the procedure under regional (peridural) and sedation that means your body will be totally numb and you will be asleep but not unconscious. This is a  safe anesthesia and we have used it for almost 20 years in 99% of our patients safely. 
It is extremely important you get all tested and be sure you are in perfect health conditions for surgery and have a proper and professional nurse care after surgery to have a great outcome. Surgery and recovery are not joke and not easy either. 
Be encouraged. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lesette,
cervical fusion is not a contraindication for tummy tuck. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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I’m looking to get a tummy tuck but I had a cervical fusion two years ago. Can this surgery be performed?

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Answer: Cervical fusion and tt

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