I can't see my 2" hernia but I can feel it above my belly button.
Answer: Tummy tuck and hernia repair. If you already have a known hernia and you desire a tummy tuck, the best option is to fix the hernia when you are under anesthesia for the tummy tuck. Insurance will usually pay for the hernia repair as long as they are not paying for the time involved for and for the tummy tuck.An option is to perform the hernia repair first, but this could create additional scarring. When performing the tummy tuck, the surgeon lifts up the entire skin over the muscles, and the hernia can easily be repaired with the skin lifted with no additional scar except around the belly button.If it is a belly button (umbilical) hernia, it can also be repaired during a tummy tuck.To perform a tummy tuck and later the umbilical or other hernia does not seem logical.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck and hernia repair. If you already have a known hernia and you desire a tummy tuck, the best option is to fix the hernia when you are under anesthesia for the tummy tuck. Insurance will usually pay for the hernia repair as long as they are not paying for the time involved for and for the tummy tuck.An option is to perform the hernia repair first, but this could create additional scarring. When performing the tummy tuck, the surgeon lifts up the entire skin over the muscles, and the hernia can easily be repaired with the skin lifted with no additional scar except around the belly button.If it is a belly button (umbilical) hernia, it can also be repaired during a tummy tuck.To perform a tummy tuck and later the umbilical or other hernia does not seem logical.
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Answer: Hernia repair and tummy tuck Why not do both the hernia repair and the tummy tuck at the same time? It would certainly save you from having two separate recoveries. Most experienced Plastic surgeons who perform tummy tucks should be able to repair the hernia, or get a general surgeon to help. Good luck.
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Answer: Hernia repair and tummy tuck Why not do both the hernia repair and the tummy tuck at the same time? It would certainly save you from having two separate recoveries. Most experienced Plastic surgeons who perform tummy tucks should be able to repair the hernia, or get a general surgeon to help. Good luck.
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January 5, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck and epigastric hernia Dear Antonia, There is no need for you to have hernia repair before the tummy tuck. Doing the hernia repair before the tummy tuck will result in an unattractive scar in the middle of your abdomen , or if you do it endoscopically, it might result in intra abdominal complication. Epigastric hernia or umbilical hernia are quite common due to the muscle streching during the pregnancy that can create a hole in the wall. It is part of the tummy tuck since the hernia is completely exposed during the skin elevation and the herniated fat is easily removed followed by closure of the hole. The tummy tuck is completed in the usual fashion. Consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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Answer: Tummy tuck and epigastric hernia Dear Antonia, There is no need for you to have hernia repair before the tummy tuck. Doing the hernia repair before the tummy tuck will result in an unattractive scar in the middle of your abdomen , or if you do it endoscopically, it might result in intra abdominal complication. Epigastric hernia or umbilical hernia are quite common due to the muscle streching during the pregnancy that can create a hole in the wall. It is part of the tummy tuck since the hernia is completely exposed during the skin elevation and the herniated fat is easily removed followed by closure of the hole. The tummy tuck is completed in the usual fashion. Consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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January 6, 2014
Answer: Have a tummy tuck without hernia repair? If you have a hernia, it can easily be repaired at the same time as the tummytuck. This is the way most surgeons would address these issues. Talk with your surgeon. It will save you from having an additional scar from the hernia repair which can be performed though the tummytuck incision.
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Answer: Have a tummy tuck without hernia repair? If you have a hernia, it can easily be repaired at the same time as the tummytuck. This is the way most surgeons would address these issues. Talk with your surgeon. It will save you from having an additional scar from the hernia repair which can be performed though the tummytuck incision.
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January 5, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair Without knowing more about your situation it is impossible to answer this question. In most cases, I repair the hernia at the time of tummy tuck since there is no added incision and the dissection to perform the operation is essentially already done to perform the tummy tuck. However, not all surgeons are comfortable treating hernias and you may want to make sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon that is also board certified in general surgery and feels comfortable repairing a hernia at the same time. Alternatively, you could have two surgeons work at the same time (a plastic surgeon and a general surgeon) or do as two separate operations. However, in most cases, I don't understand separating into two separate procedures with two anesthesias and two recoveries. Good Luck.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair Without knowing more about your situation it is impossible to answer this question. In most cases, I repair the hernia at the time of tummy tuck since there is no added incision and the dissection to perform the operation is essentially already done to perform the tummy tuck. However, not all surgeons are comfortable treating hernias and you may want to make sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon that is also board certified in general surgery and feels comfortable repairing a hernia at the same time. Alternatively, you could have two surgeons work at the same time (a plastic surgeon and a general surgeon) or do as two separate operations. However, in most cases, I don't understand separating into two separate procedures with two anesthesias and two recoveries. Good Luck.
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