My personal trainer told me I do not have abdominal separation but after two pregnancies my stomach is not the same. If I relax and don't consciously hold in my stomach my measurements at my belly button is 40", versus 35" if I contract my muscles. I also have a lot of the usual mom issues -bladder control and bloating, pelvic floor weakness, lower back issues. Will a tummy tuck help? Can hernia repair be done simultaneously?
Answer: Medical assessment needed A board certified plastic surgeon can check if you have abdominal muscle separation. A tummy tuck can correct this issue, and hernia repair may be performed at the same time.
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Answer: Medical assessment needed A board certified plastic surgeon can check if you have abdominal muscle separation. A tummy tuck can correct this issue, and hernia repair may be performed at the same time.
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Answer: Tummy tuck From your description it sounds as if you have abdominal wall laxity which is not uncommon after pregnancy. This can be addressed during a tummy tuck, creating a flatter, tighter tummy. The surgery is not designed to address bladder control, pelvic floor or lower back issues. Hernia repairs can often be done at the same time as a tummy tuck. The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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Answer: Tummy tuck From your description it sounds as if you have abdominal wall laxity which is not uncommon after pregnancy. This can be addressed during a tummy tuck, creating a flatter, tighter tummy. The surgery is not designed to address bladder control, pelvic floor or lower back issues. Hernia repairs can often be done at the same time as a tummy tuck. The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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November 5, 2023
Answer: Can a tummy tuck repair stretched muscles that are not separated? Hello, even if there isn't a large gap between the muscles (rectus diastasis) it is still possible to tighten the muscles to some extent. The final outcome varies between patients, because some times their tummy bulge isn't just due to loose muscles, but also due to their internal body organs and fat. A tummy tuck does not remove fat deep to the muscles so sometimes even after tightening the muscles, some bulging can persist. If you have an in-person consultation the surgeon will be able to provide advice specific to your anatomy. As for your concern about a hernia, your family doctor could do an assessment and possibly imaging to determine if you just have loose muscles or a true hernia.
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November 5, 2023
Answer: Can a tummy tuck repair stretched muscles that are not separated? Hello, even if there isn't a large gap between the muscles (rectus diastasis) it is still possible to tighten the muscles to some extent. The final outcome varies between patients, because some times their tummy bulge isn't just due to loose muscles, but also due to their internal body organs and fat. A tummy tuck does not remove fat deep to the muscles so sometimes even after tightening the muscles, some bulging can persist. If you have an in-person consultation the surgeon will be able to provide advice specific to your anatomy. As for your concern about a hernia, your family doctor could do an assessment and possibly imaging to determine if you just have loose muscles or a true hernia.
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February 12, 2022
Answer: Abdomen If you have a hernia, this needs to be repaired. Depending upon the location and size of the hernia depends if it can be repaired at the same time as the tummy tuck, or done separately. After pregnancy, most women have some separation of their abdominal muscles which can be tightened with the tummy tuck.
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February 12, 2022
Answer: Abdomen If you have a hernia, this needs to be repaired. Depending upon the location and size of the hernia depends if it can be repaired at the same time as the tummy tuck, or done separately. After pregnancy, most women have some separation of their abdominal muscles which can be tightened with the tummy tuck.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. This will also correct the hernia. However, if you are having issues with bladder control and pelvic floor weakness then I recommend you consult with a urologist to have those issues corrected first before undergoing a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck can make those issues worse.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. This will also correct the hernia. However, if you are having issues with bladder control and pelvic floor weakness then I recommend you consult with a urologist to have those issues corrected first before undergoing a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck can make those issues worse.
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