Can Plastic Surgery Fix my Torn Stomach Muscles and Umbilical Hernia?

September 9, 2008
Asked By:maria7474 in idaho

I have had 5 kids and I have an umbilical hernia and my stomach muscles are split down the middle.  There is a two inch separation. I have some exess fat but not much. I weigh 118 lbs and I am not overweight, but I want my stomach fixed. I went to a plastic surgeon and he sent me away saying " you don't have enough extra skin for a tummy tuck, and you need to talk to a general surgeon about the hernia and muscle split." Does that sound right to you plastic surgeons?  Is that a standard response in this type of situation or should I get a second opinion?

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