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I am 41 and just diagnosed with a tortuous colon. I have severe IBS. Could having a tummy tuck help in any way? (photos)

shambrelevangieMar 17, 2018
Sick of looking pregnant! Would a tummy tuck make my abdomen feel better? Could it help relieve my colon symptoms?

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Mar 19, 2018
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Peter D. Geldner, MD

Assuming that your abdomen shape has not changes and there is no tenderness on exam, I wouldn't worry to much. I would return to your plastic surgeon to get their opinion. A small muscle or fascia tear is not out of the question. This will likely resolve spontaneously  but you should run this ...

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Dallas Buchanan, MD

Thank you for your question. The bottom line is that this could be a reasonable combination, but you would have to find two surgeons who work at the same facility and would be willing to schedule the procedure together.Best of luck!

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David Azouz, MD, FACS, FRCS(C)

A plastic surgeon can perform a history and physical exam to determine what is causing this problem. Sometimes, there is a buried stitch that has not dissolved and needs to be removed.

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