I am a 64 year old woman, no children but have had many bowel surgeries due to Crohns Disease. My last surgery was in November 2021 for a peristomal hernia (my second one) and it was decided by the surgeons to move my stoma to the other side of my stomach because they felt the muscles were weak in the original area from the many years of having an ileostomy. I’m doing well but the scarring is pretty horrendous. I look and feel ugly and very self conscious. Would I be able to get a tummy tuck?
May 18, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck with an ileostomy? The risks of complications including infections are probably too high for consideration of a tummy tuck. You will be hard-pressed to find a surgeon willing to undertake this procedure. An exception might be a minor, modified procedure that only involves the area outside and away from the ileostomy. If your a truly interested in this procedure, seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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May 18, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck with an ileostomy? The risks of complications including infections are probably too high for consideration of a tummy tuck. You will be hard-pressed to find a surgeon willing to undertake this procedure. An exception might be a minor, modified procedure that only involves the area outside and away from the ileostomy. If your a truly interested in this procedure, seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Ostomy site Based on the description provided you may not be a candidate for a tummy tuck. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an exam and discussion of your concerns. Perhaps there is an alternate procedure or treatment that may provide some improvement.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Ostomy site Based on the description provided you may not be a candidate for a tummy tuck. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an exam and discussion of your concerns. Perhaps there is an alternate procedure or treatment that may provide some improvement.
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May 7, 2023
Answer: TT with an ileostomy? It is very complicated procedure to do; you have to discuss this issue with a board certified plastic surgeon, as well as your abdominal surgeon. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, one would be able to say whether that would be a meaningfull procedure in your case. Good luck.
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May 7, 2023
Answer: TT with an ileostomy? It is very complicated procedure to do; you have to discuss this issue with a board certified plastic surgeon, as well as your abdominal surgeon. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, one would be able to say whether that would be a meaningfull procedure in your case. Good luck.
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