Can I have an inguinal hernia mesh repair at the same time as tummy tuck?

Hello, thank you for your question. Yes, it is quite possible to do a hernia repair with mesh during a tummy tuck. Your PS and a general surgeon can work together during your tummy tuck to complete your needs at the same time.Best wishes to you!#herniarepair  #TT  #mesh

Dear Ms. QuestionGW, Thank you for your story and questions,The answer is yes both procedures can be performed together under one anesthesia.Some Plastic Surgeons have completed a General Surgery Residency as well as a Plastic Surgery Residency thus trained repair both the hernia and tummy tuck.I suggest you make several consultative appointments with different experienced Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery and who are ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

Thank you for your question.  An open inguinal hernia repair with mesh can be combined with a tummy tuck, but you would need to have the surgeries coordinated between your general surgeon and plastic surgeon.  Be sure to alert each physician to your anticipated plan.