CT scan before tummy tuck

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A specialist told me my abdominal fascia is too thin to repair successfully, would a CT scan be able to confirm if this is true?

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

A CT scan is useful in assessing if there is a hernia or wide diastasis of the muscles. It will not give any valid information about the fascial thickness. I would suggest that you get another opinion from a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS) or the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)
that you trust and are comfortable with. Discuss you concerns with that plastic
surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

A CT scan would not be that helpful with determining if your abdominal fascia is thick enough to favor a strong abdominal repair.  An MRI may be more useful.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

It might be helpful to know the basis for the suggestion that you have received. A CT might show the presence of a hernia or diastasis (separation of the rectus muscles) but I don't think it would be helpful in answering your question. A second opinion might be more helpful, and less pricey. All the best.

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