I have an umbilical hernia and I'm having Liposuction in a month. Will my hernia cause any complications during procedure?

Question

Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Well you should tell about your hernia to your surgeon, theres no risk if your surgeron is a good certificated plastic surgeon, you should fix both hernia and liposuction, at the same time .Its very easy to do it, don't waste your money and time, recomendation to your surgeron is, put his finger in the hole of the herina during the liposuction to prevent canulas introduced to your abdominal cavity,when finish the liposuction, fix the herniaif the hernia is small or big always its better put a mesh over the hernia

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would not liposuction in the area of a hernia.  I would either repair the hernia first or avoid that area for liposuction.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

An umbilical hernia will not affect liposuction. With the patient recumbent it will be reduced and out of harms way during the procedure.

George C. Peck, Jr, MD · Answer

Your umbilical hernia may be covered by your health insurance and can be repaired at the same time as your liposuction procedure. Why have two surgical procedures involving anesthesia and recovery time, when you can have one and recover at the same time? Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

Certainly, the hernia is not zero risk, but I do not believe you need to be exceptionally concerned about it and its presence is not likely to compromise the quality of your operation.  What it does suggest, however, is a weakness in your abdominal wall. If you are getting liposuction to treat an abdominal bulge, it may well be a muscle problem rather than a fat problem.  In your case it would be critical to see a board certified plastic surgeon who does more than just liposuction to be evaluated.Best,Dr. Pyle

I have an umbilical hernia and I'm having Liposuction in a month. Will my hernia cause any complications during procedure?

Answers (6)

Answer: Liposuction and Umbilical Hernia

Answer: Liposuction and Umbilical Hernia

Answer: Liposuction with a hernia

Answer: Liposuction with a hernia

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Liposuction

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

I have an umbilical hernia and I'm having Liposuction in a month. Will my hernia cause any complications during procedure?

Answers (6)

Answer: Liposuction and Umbilical Hernia

Answer: Liposuction and Umbilical Hernia

Answer: Liposuction with a hernia

Answer: Liposuction with a hernia

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Liposuction

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.