Can a hernia repair and tummy tuck be done together?

The short answer is yes. A tummy tuck can be performed with hernia repair. So, much like strengthening and tightening your stomach, a tummy tuck can similarly correct an umbilical hernia or ventral hernia. The upper and lower abdomens are tightened during surgery.

How long does a tummy tuck and hernia repair take?

This surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours. You may need to stay overnight in the hospital, depending on your case. You will get general anesthesia, which will put you to “sleep” during the operation.

Can plastic surgeons fix hernias?

There is more than one type of hernia. Dr. Agha at Plastic Surgery Body Contouring Center can repair many different types of abdominal hernias, including: Para-umbilical Hernias.

Can fat be removed during hernia repair?

In an open surgery, your surgeon will make an incision large enough to remove scar tissue and fat from your abdominal wall near the hernia.

How long is recovery from hernia repair?

Open hernia surgery, in which a surgeon utilizes a long incision to push the bulging organ back into place, generally requires a minimum of three weeks to recover. If a laparoscopic hernia repair is performed, recovery is closer to one to two weeks.

How do I prepare my body for a tummy tuck?

How should I prepare for a tummy tuck?

1. Get lab testing or a medical evaluation.
2. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications.
3. Stop smoking.
4. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

How many pounds are removed in a tummy tuck?

The amount of weight a patient loses after a tummy tuck will vary, depending on the extent of the procedure. In most cases, patients lose a minimal amount, typically under five pounds. Other patients with more extensive loose skin may lose between 5 – 10 pounds, and, sometimes, even more.

What are medical reasons for a tummy tuck?

In flattening the abdomen and removing excess stomach fat, a tummy tuck surgically tightens the weakened muscles, resulting in much-needed abdominal support that can alleviate your back pain. To improve posture: A byproduct of stronger abdominal muscles and decreased back pain is improved posture.

Can I have a hernia repair and a tummy tuck at the same time?

Hernia surgery and tummy tucks can be done at the same time sometimes by the same surgeon. Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. This surgery is routinely performed in conjunction with other surgeries such as a hernia repair or gynecologic procedures.

Can an umbilical hernia be fixed with a tummy tuck?

The short answer is yes. A tummy tuck can be performed with hernia repair. So, much like strengthening and tightening your stomach, a tummy tuck can similarly correct an umbilical hernia or ventral hernia. The upper and lower abdomens are tightened during surgery.

How much skin is removed with tummy tuck?

The average tummy tuck only takes off between three to five pounds, depending on what is desired by the patient. The procedure can’t take off much more than that because it is a minimally invasive one. However, it should be noted that these three to five pounds can have a substantial effect. Tummy tucks are designed specifically to “tuck” in and sculpt the correct areas.

Is it possible to get hernia after tummy tuck?

Will insurance pay for a tummy tuck if you have a hernia?