What Risks Come with a Skinny Person Having a Full Tummy Tuck to Correct Umbilical Hernia?

Thank you for your question. As others have stated Tummy Tuck results are usually better in thin patient's and often recovery is more simple than in patients who are overweight.My guess from your question is that the concern is whether a full abdominoplasty can be done when you do not have a lot of loose excess skin in your lower abdomen. This is an important question because if you do not have loose skin on the lower abdomen below your belly button a full abdominoplasty may require a high incision which of course would be more visible. Another possible option is an upper Tummy Tuck with scars beneath the breast but this procedure can produce unacceptable scarring and some patients.Please consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is experienced in tummy Tuck surgery, and has an excellent reputation in your community.

Thank you for the question.

It is difficult to give you accurate advice without pictures or physical examination. Generally speaking if a patient has  the anatomy you describe  the tummy tuck procedure is the best way to go. Planning of the incision line is extremely important to ensure tension free closure. You may also need a short vertical incision at the midline of the transverse tummy tuck  incision (previous umbilical opening).

I hope this helps.

 

I have never had a patient complain of difficulty breathing after tummytuck or more swelling than anyone else.  I perform Tummy tucks on thin women all of the time.  Usually this can be performed with a low scar and without a vertical scar especially if you have wrinkling above your umbilicus. As far as the gain, you will gain the repair of your hernia, as well as the tightening of your skin and possible of your muscles if you need it.  Fortunately, complications are rare, especially in a thin and hopefully healthy woman like you.