If you had the Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication surgery five years ago, can you have a TT?

Previous laparoscopy scars generally do not interfere at all with a tummy tuck.  Larger scars can be more challenging, but with proper planning can be accommodated.  Good luck!

Hi.  In general, you should be able to have an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) after a Nissen if you are otherwise a good candidate for that procedure.  A tummy tuck can be a powerful body contouring procedure to make a significant improvement to that area.  I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the whole process thoroughly with you.Good luck and take care,Dr. Howell

Thank you for your question. The main concern when doing an abdominoplasty is blood supply to the skin. The blood supply can be interrupted by large horizontal incisions, such as that caused by an open gallbladder removal. The small incisions left by laparoscopic surgery do not cause a problem: this wound include scars from laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder), laparoscopic appendectomy, and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.If this is something you are interested in pursuing, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area. Best of luck to you!