Can One Plastic Surgeon Do Hernia Repairs Along with 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.
Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has familiarity with hernia repair techniques and is also board certified in general surgery.

There are many Plastic Surgeons who are Board Certified in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. In addition, many had experience doing such repairs in their training.

Because of medico-legal issues, many opt to bring in a General surgeon to do the hernia repair in case there are injuries to the tissues in cases of very scarred hernias or where there have been many procedures, which increase the chances of heavy scarring.

I do most of these repairs on my own, as I also was boarded in General Surgery, but on occasion I will consult with a general surgeon.

I have included a video below on the issue of the torn muscle, which is called a Rectus Diastasis. You have a Rectus diastasis with a hernia, and in your case I would most likely include the hernia repair with the repair of the rectus diastasis.