I have seen a surgeon who thinks I have a small inguinal hernia. I am waiting on a scan before operating with a mesh repair. I am also considering having a tummy tuck procedure. Should I have the hernia repair done first and if so how long should I wait to have the tummy tuck procedure following the repair? Or is it possible for the plastic surgeon to repair the hernia at the same time as the tummy tuck operation.
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January 9, 2016
Answer: Can I have an inguinal hernia mesh repair at the same time as tummy tuck?
Hello, thank you for your question. You are still in the early stage of recovery, so swelling is still to be expected. In my experience,after the first 7 to 10
days the patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next
six weeks.
Swelling can persist for several months and...
Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Hello and thank you for your question!I would recommend wearing a compression garment for extra comfort and support to that area, especially since this is due to a complication of the initial procedure. Have you consulted with your surgeon about this? Your surgeon should be able to direct you to...
Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (2 weeks post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If the fter six months post-op, I...
