I have just had a ventral (umbilical) hernia repair. The surgeon says it was mostly omentum. Two years ago, I had a large inguinal hernia, and mesh repair for omentum and intestines. I am 5'6", 145 lbs. (huge breasts, with lots of muscle). I've excercised and dieted this last year to get there. The surgeon said I'm just torn up. I've already had two big babies. I would like to get a Tummy Tuck at some point. Is there any chance a Tummy Tuck would help prevent future hernias? Would the suturing of my abs strengthen them enough to withstand future hernias?
Answer: Can a Tummy Tuck Prevent Future Hernias? Hello, woog. Thank you for your question regarding the potential for a tummy tuck to prevent future hernias.
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Answer: Can a Tummy Tuck Prevent Future Hernias? Hello, woog. Thank you for your question regarding the potential for a tummy tuck to prevent future hernias.
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May 24, 2009
Answer: Tummy tucks are not related to hernia prevention or recurrence A tummy tuck does not prevent the development of future hernias.
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May 24, 2009
Answer: Tummy tucks are not related to hernia prevention or recurrence A tummy tuck does not prevent the development of future hernias.
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May 22, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck is not an operation to prevent hernias A tummy tuck is an operation designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen, not to reconstruct or reinforce the abdominal wall. I think you should certainly seek out opinions for whether or not to have the procedure, but make sure you're doing it to improve your look, not as a reconstructive measure, otherwise you may be quite dissappointed with the results.
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May 22, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck is not an operation to prevent hernias A tummy tuck is an operation designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen, not to reconstruct or reinforce the abdominal wall. I think you should certainly seek out opinions for whether or not to have the procedure, but make sure you're doing it to improve your look, not as a reconstructive measure, otherwise you may be quite dissappointed with the results.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: You might not be the best Tummy Tuck candidate Hello,
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May 4, 2016
Answer: You might not be the best Tummy Tuck candidate Hello,
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May 25, 2009
Answer: No Guarantees The causes of your hernias may just be bad luck and hopefully you'll never have another. But, as you can guess by everyone's answers there's no guarantee that you won't still get another ventral or inguinal hernia. Suturing the muscle fascia, the tissue that surrounds the muscle and holds it in place, doesn't make the muscles stronger. It does reduce the distance between the two rectus muscle and tightens the waist.
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May 25, 2009
Answer: No Guarantees The causes of your hernias may just be bad luck and hopefully you'll never have another. But, as you can guess by everyone's answers there's no guarantee that you won't still get another ventral or inguinal hernia. Suturing the muscle fascia, the tissue that surrounds the muscle and holds it in place, doesn't make the muscles stronger. It does reduce the distance between the two rectus muscle and tightens the waist.
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