Is it safe to get a tummy tuck and a hernia repair the same time? What are the risks?

This procedure is very common to do at the same time I do it regularly, an in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.always see a board certified PS.

Doing both together can actually make a whole lot of sense. Assuming the hernia is small enough, most plastic surgeons can address them at the time of surgery. If they are larger, a general surgeon can be called in. Best, DrSubbio

Abdominoplasty exposes the entire front of the abdomen. Therefore, it is best to do any needed hernia repair at the same time. I do any uncomplicated hernia repair myself, as I have board certification in general surgery and plastic surgery. Other plastic surgeons may feel the need to call a general surgeon to repair the hernia at the same time as the abdominoplasty. Some very complicated or recurrent hernias or in cases of a major abdominal laxity, may require an abdominoplasty approach for the hernia repair. I often get asked by general surgical colleagues to do an abdominoplasty to facilitate the exposure and the healing of a hernia repair.

it is very common to have a hernia repaired at the time of a tummy tuck. How this is done depends on the location of the hernia and the size of it. Even though I have received my board certification in plastic and general surgery, I occasionally have another general surgeon who regularly does complex/revision hernia surgery fix the hernia. Sometimes they fix it laparoscopically, sometimes they do it over the muscle. In both cases, I repair the diastasis and tighten the skin . 

Hello and thank you for your
question. Hernia repair and tummy tuck can be safely performed at the same time.  If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon