Which should I get: Mini tummy tuck or umbilicoplasty repair hernia and non-surgical skin tightening? (photos)

Question

I am a female, age 33 and have had 2 children naturally, I have an umbilical hernia and some minimal loose skin , I want to know if I can get the hernia repaired and some non surgical skin tightening or would I need to have some form of tummy tuck?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The umbilical hernia repair can be corrected, but it does not appear you need a tummy tuck.  An in person exam is needed to know for sure but you may be a candidate for skin tightening, though you may not need it.  As an in person exam is always best, I recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

If you are only concerned with the area below your belly button, a mini tummy tuck may be suitable for you. Nonsurgical skin tightening tends to achieve unpredictable results that may take some time to appear, so it would be up to you to determine whether you’d like to invest the time and money.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think you could get a mini tummy tuck and the umbilical hernia repaired at the same time. I don't usually recommend mini tucks but I think it would work well for you

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lisa_GH,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from umbilicoplasty repair hernia and non-surgical skin tightening. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Nothing replaces an in-person examination of your tissues and a thorough discussion of your goals, but I think the scarring of any procedure, short of a laparoscopic umbo hernia repair would be objectionable for the level of improvement.

Which should I get: Mini tummy tuck or umbilicoplasty repair hernia and non-surgical skin tightening? (photos)

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