Tummy Tuck for Patient with Hernia After C-section?

You would most likely benefit from a full tummy tuck.
The hernia repair would need to be redone most likely.  We usually have a general surgeon do that part of the surgery and keep the patient in the hospital overnnight for safety.
Assuming your health is good, you could anticipate a very nice result.

It seems that after repair of your abdominal hernia you are now left with excess skin folds. You are a good candidate for an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. I usually perform both the repair of the abdominal hernia and tummy tuck at the same time.

I would agree with my colleagues that, without reviewing your photos, it sounds as if you would achieve a great outcome with a tummy tuck. I am not familar with Tricare and you may want to discuss any problems such as skin fold irritation or discomfort of the redundant skin apron.

Not having seen any photos, but judging from your description, I would think that you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck.
In most cases the lower transverse c-section incision can be removed during the tummy tuck and you will have a single incision down low.
Hope this helps you.

Your situation sounds like a common one except for the fact that the hernia has already been repaired. You would likely still need a full abdominoplasty but if there is no muscle tightening needed because of the previous hernia repair then your recovery should be faster. You are right that insurance won't cover it.

Yes, a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) would be the best option for you. During this procedure, an incision is made lower than your c-seciton procedure and all the excess skin is removed. At the same time your muscles and fascia and be repaired (to fix the hernia). Without a photo or examining you, it is hard to give you specific advice. But, assuming you are a healthy surgical candidate, you should have a nice result. Good luck.

It is uncommon for insurance to pay for an Abdominoplasty. On occasion a Panniculectomy or removal of hanging loose excess lower abdominal skin may be covered if there are significant health issues. I would recommend you contact customer service at your health insurance agency.
You sound like an excellent candidate for a standard Abdomonoplasty. Set up a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgery in your area.

Yes you would be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck. The old scars can be removed, and the abdomen can easiy be sculpted by removing excess fat and skin, while tightening the muscle layers.
You are describing a cosmetic deformity, not a medical problem per se, so don't count on insurance to pay for it.
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Without photos we can only give a generalized response of YES. But go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons to get an in person opinion. Regards.
 

If you are done having children, have no major health issues and are close to your ideal weight a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) may indeed give you THE tummy you always wanted. You are also correct in that ANY medical insurance would not cover such a cosmetic procedure.
Good Luck.
Dr. P. Aldea