After a consult for Smart Lipo, I was told it would not do me much good cause I have a hernia (belly button), my abdominal wall is torn, and my muscles are protruding through, which is why I look 7 months pregnant. I know at 45, my skin will not just bounce back, so I was thinking of getting a full Tummy Tuck. Can a plastic surgeon do the repairs along with cosmetic stuff, or will I need 2 different surgeons?
Answer: Tummy tuck along Hernia repair Thank you for your question.Yes, it is possible to have those procedure at the same time. But first, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
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Answer: ABdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and hernia repair at the same time Yes, as stated in most instances a plastic surgeon can repair both but many hospitals and accrediting instittuitions prefer that they be performed by two separate phsysicians. In some instances the hernias are better treated with placement of a mesh material inside the abdominal cavity. In these particular cases, the general surgeons tend to perform this procedure.
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Answer: ABdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and hernia repair at the same time Yes, as stated in most instances a plastic surgeon can repair both but many hospitals and accrediting instittuitions prefer that they be performed by two separate phsysicians. In some instances the hernias are better treated with placement of a mesh material inside the abdominal cavity. In these particular cases, the general surgeons tend to perform this procedure.
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September 10, 2009
Answer: Hernia and tummy tuck If the umbilical (belly button) hernia is quite small, then your plastic surgeon should be able to repair this at the same time as your tummy tuck. If the hernia is noticed before surgery to be quite large, a consultation with a general surgeon is recommended as the repair may require mesh at the same time. Then both the general surgeon and plastic surgeon can work simultaneously to treat your abdominal wall. Some plastic surgeons may feel comfortable and competent to repair large hernias on their own.
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Answer: Hernia and tummy tuck If the umbilical (belly button) hernia is quite small, then your plastic surgeon should be able to repair this at the same time as your tummy tuck. If the hernia is noticed before surgery to be quite large, a consultation with a general surgeon is recommended as the repair may require mesh at the same time. Then both the general surgeon and plastic surgeon can work simultaneously to treat your abdominal wall. Some plastic surgeons may feel comfortable and competent to repair large hernias on their own.
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September 3, 2010
Answer: Can a plastic surgeon do hernia repairs along with Tummy Tuck?
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September 11, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck and hernia repair Most plastic surgeons are able to repair your hernia at the time of your tummy tuck surgery. Most have had general surgery training and have the ability to repair hernias. However, if you have a large hernia, your surgeon will likely have you consult with a general surgeon to assist at the time of the surgery to repair your hernia. So discuss with your board certified surgeon about their comfort level in doing both parts. If it is a small hernia, they will likely correct it without the need for involving any other surgeons.
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September 11, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck and hernia repair Most plastic surgeons are able to repair your hernia at the time of your tummy tuck surgery. Most have had general surgery training and have the ability to repair hernias. However, if you have a large hernia, your surgeon will likely have you consult with a general surgeon to assist at the time of the surgery to repair your hernia. So discuss with your board certified surgeon about their comfort level in doing both parts. If it is a small hernia, they will likely correct it without the need for involving any other surgeons.
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