I Have Spinabifida Will I Be Denied a Tummy Tuck?

Spina bifida is not a contraindications to a tummy tuck. The more important issue is your weight. Many surgeons will want you to lose considerable weight before having a tummy tuck done. Go on a few consults and find out. The spina bifida does not exclude you as a candidate.

Dear Isabel,

Thank you for your post.  Spinabifida, is not a contraindication to abdominoplasty.  However, abdominoplasty is best for someone who has lost weight and is wanting to take out excess skin and hanging fat.  You may or may not be a good candidate for the procedure based on your body.

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD

but any ethical surgeon will not do it simply to remove the weight off of you.  As mentioned by others, you should focus your energies on finding a weight loss program that works for you.  If you have excess skin once you have achieved a stable weight, then consider a tummy tuck.