Does Having a Pelvic Kidney Preclude Me from Having a Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question.

No I do not think the presence of a pelvic kidney is a contraindication to the  tummy tuck surgery.  I would suggest that you see your primary care doctor prior to surgery to evaluate your overall medical condition  (obtain medical clearance for surgery)

Otherwise, I would suggest consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

I hope this helps.

Hello,

If you are healhty a pelvic kidney will not have any impact on your tummy tuck or vice versa.  The steps involved in a tummy tuck procedure take place outside of your abdminal and pelvic cavity between your skin and your abdominal wall muscles.  Muscle tightening involves plicating the investing connective tissue of your abdominal muscles and therefore also do not involve the inside of the abdomen or pelvis.

All the best,

Dr Repta