my fusion operation is being performed from belly button to pelvis and also lower back. I lost 125lbs and have massive loose skin, it seems while its open the proceedure can be closed with the tuck. Am I just kidding myself?
Answer: Spinal surgery and tummy tuck could be asking for trouble I agree with most of the posts here, that the combination of a major cosmetic procedure with a major spinal procedure is a potentially risky undertaking. I'd hate to over-emphasize these worst case scenarios, but we know from research studies that combination of tummy tucks with other procedures, like a C-section, significantly increases the risk of complications compared to a tummy tuck alone.
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Answer: Spinal surgery and tummy tuck could be asking for trouble I agree with most of the posts here, that the combination of a major cosmetic procedure with a major spinal procedure is a potentially risky undertaking. I'd hate to over-emphasize these worst case scenarios, but we know from research studies that combination of tummy tucks with other procedures, like a C-section, significantly increases the risk of complications compared to a tummy tuck alone.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck at the time of spinal surgery is not a good idea
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Spinal fusion and tummy tuck should probably not be done together The short answer is no, these two procedures should not be done at the same time. If I am to understand your post correctly, it sounds like you are having an anterior fusion done, through an abdominal incision rather than through an incision in the back. So it makes some sense that you would ask if extra belly skin could be removed at the same time through the same incision. While there are some surgeries that can be combined such as gyn surgery and tummy tuck, something that involves working on the bones of your spine with the use of screws or plates should not be combined with any other elective surgery. There are risks enough associated with spinal fusion. Adding another surgery even if through the same incision adds an unacceptable additional risk.
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Spinal fusion and tummy tuck should probably not be done together The short answer is no, these two procedures should not be done at the same time. If I am to understand your post correctly, it sounds like you are having an anterior fusion done, through an abdominal incision rather than through an incision in the back. So it makes some sense that you would ask if extra belly skin could be removed at the same time through the same incision. While there are some surgeries that can be combined such as gyn surgery and tummy tuck, something that involves working on the bones of your spine with the use of screws or plates should not be combined with any other elective surgery. There are risks enough associated with spinal fusion. Adding another surgery even if through the same incision adds an unacceptable additional risk.
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April 8, 2010
Answer: Don't combine spinal procedures with tummy tuck surgery This combination does not make sense on a number of levels-
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April 8, 2010
Answer: Don't combine spinal procedures with tummy tuck surgery This combination does not make sense on a number of levels-
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April 7, 2010
Answer: Risk of tummy tuck and spinal fusions combined or multiple surgeries It would be my advice to focus on the spinal fusion operation at this time. Having lost that much weight, you are more likely to benefit from an extended abdominoplasty or circumferential dermolipectomy procedure. The risks of a combined procedure of that magnitude are significantly greater than if performed separately, in my opinion.
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April 7, 2010
Answer: Risk of tummy tuck and spinal fusions combined or multiple surgeries It would be my advice to focus on the spinal fusion operation at this time. Having lost that much weight, you are more likely to benefit from an extended abdominoplasty or circumferential dermolipectomy procedure. The risks of a combined procedure of that magnitude are significantly greater than if performed separately, in my opinion.
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