I donated a kidney to my father about 5 years ago and I have two children and have been considering having a mommy make over. My question is if the previous scar left from the kidney donation will effect the results of a tummy tuck?
January 24, 2011
Answer: Previous abdominal incisions are acceptable
Previous abdominal incisisons such as a kidney donation or a open cholecystectomy are not a contraindication for tummy tuck surgery. They will, however, make the surgery slightly more challenging for your surgeon, and he will have to plan accordingly.
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January 24, 2011
Answer: Previous abdominal incisions are acceptable
Previous abdominal incisisons such as a kidney donation or a open cholecystectomy are not a contraindication for tummy tuck surgery. They will, however, make the surgery slightly more challenging for your surgeon, and he will have to plan accordingly.
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January 24, 2011
Answer: Tummy Tuck after Kidney Donation
The incision from your previous surgery will need to be considered when planning the surgery, but will not prevent you from having the surgery. I have had a few patients with same circumstance as you and they have had beautiful results. Good luck.
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January 24, 2011
Answer: Tummy Tuck after Kidney Donation
The incision from your previous surgery will need to be considered when planning the surgery, but will not prevent you from having the surgery. I have had a few patients with same circumstance as you and they have had beautiful results. Good luck.
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