Liposuction at the Same Time with Umbilical Hernia Repair?

Hi Acrz127 - You should be okay getting liposuction at the same time as your hernia repair. If you have any other scars on your abdomen from previous surgeries, be careful not to be too aggressive with the liposuction because of blood supply issues to the abdominal skin. Cosmetic procedures are very frequently tied in with insurance-paid ones, and you may save some money on the anesthesia and facility fees as well because of this. Good luck!

You will need to get the hernia fixed first. After you have recovered, I'd suggest finding an expert trained in Vaser 4D HI DEFINITION abdominal etching to define your musculature. Best, Dr. Emer

Without pictures or examining you, it is hard to give specific advice. However, in general, it would be okay to perform liposuction at the same time a umbilical hernia repair. However, if mesh is going to be used during the repair, then I would caution against liposuction at the same procedure. Good luck with your surgery.

I do not see any problems with proceeding with both surgeries simultaneoulsy. I assume you will have a plastic surgeon perform the liposuction and not the general surgeon. If this is the case, I would definitely look into his/her credentials or experience.

It is certainly possible to have an umbilical hernia repaired at the same time as liposuction. I would have the umbilical hernia repaired first and then undergo the liposuction in the same setting.