I've been diagnosed using a CT Scan with a very large midline hernia. I would like to have abdominplasty at the same time. 1. Will I be need to have 2 different surgeons? 2. Can you I have a mesh hernia repair and tummy tuck at the same time? 3. What should I look for in a surgeon that will do both?
Answer: Depends on the surgeon and the hospital A surgeon must be credentialed by the hospital to allow him/her to do certain procedures, whether or not he/she feels comfortable with the procedure. Please check with the surgeon to see what his situation is. Usually, a boarded general surgeon is needed in addition to a plastic surgeon. Interview the general surgeon too!!
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Answer: Depends on the surgeon and the hospital A surgeon must be credentialed by the hospital to allow him/her to do certain procedures, whether or not he/she feels comfortable with the procedure. Please check with the surgeon to see what his situation is. Usually, a boarded general surgeon is needed in addition to a plastic surgeon. Interview the general surgeon too!!
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Answer: Large hernia repair with tummy tuck If the patient just has a large hernia and needs no other surgery done, my recommendation is for them to see a general surgeon, as they are considered to be the most experienced surgeons to treat hernias. There are some plastic surgeons who do a lot of the abdominal wall reconstruction, which would include repair of a large hernia. If a patient wants to combined a hernia operation with an abdominoplasty you can find some plastic surgeons who will do both procedures, especially if the plastic surgeon was fully trained in general surgery. However due to insurance issues and wanting to have the best results, I have always found that it is best to do a combined procedure where the general surgeon fixes the hernia while the plastic surgeon does the TT, all as part of one operation. In that case, you will have both problems being treated by the appropriate specialist.
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Answer: Large hernia repair with tummy tuck If the patient just has a large hernia and needs no other surgery done, my recommendation is for them to see a general surgeon, as they are considered to be the most experienced surgeons to treat hernias. There are some plastic surgeons who do a lot of the abdominal wall reconstruction, which would include repair of a large hernia. If a patient wants to combined a hernia operation with an abdominoplasty you can find some plastic surgeons who will do both procedures, especially if the plastic surgeon was fully trained in general surgery. However due to insurance issues and wanting to have the best results, I have always found that it is best to do a combined procedure where the general surgeon fixes the hernia while the plastic surgeon does the TT, all as part of one operation. In that case, you will have both problems being treated by the appropriate specialist.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Hernia Ask for a cosmetic or plastic surgeon who has completed general surgery specialty training prior to the subspecialization.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Hernia Ask for a cosmetic or plastic surgeon who has completed general surgery specialty training prior to the subspecialization.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Gernia Repair Hernia repair and abdominoplasty can be performed at the same time; however, it depends on the scope of the facility. Consult with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to determine if both procedures can be performed together. Do not sacrifice the quality of either surgery by choosing a lesser surgery that claims he can do both.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Gernia Repair Hernia repair and abdominoplasty can be performed at the same time; however, it depends on the scope of the facility. Consult with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to determine if both procedures can be performed together. Do not sacrifice the quality of either surgery by choosing a lesser surgery that claims he can do both.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Hernia repair Thank you for your question and I agree with Dr Morgan. Some plastic surgeons based on training will do both and others will ask a surgical colleague to helpDr Corbin
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Hernia repair Thank you for your question and I agree with Dr Morgan. Some plastic surgeons based on training will do both and others will ask a surgical colleague to helpDr Corbin
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