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Tummy Tuck Procedures with a Hernia Repair Included

Posted on July 12th, 2012 in Body Surgery, Tummy Tuck

When having a tummy tuck procedure or mommy makeover, it may be convenient to add the repair of any hernias sustained as a result of pregnancy. The changes the body goes through during pregnancy and childbirth may often cause these hernias in addition to the aesthetic issues addressed by a tummy tuck. While each case is different, speaking with your surgeon regarding your surgical options will help you to ensure the best possible treatment of your set of conditions. Some patients are eligible to combine these procedures, saving time and avoiding the need to do two surgeries and recoveries.

Hernia Repair May Be Needed Following Childbirth

Most childbirth-related hernias tend to be around the umbilicus and between the rectus muscles at the midline. This area is often easily accessed during a tummy tuck, and may be prepared very conveniently during the normal tummy tuck procedure. Choosing to combine the procedures often means that an open surgery will be more effective to handle both objectives, rather than a laproscopic procedure. However, there are several variables when it comes to hernia repair. The severity of the herniation and the specific location may contribute to a more complex procedure than what is described above. Diagnostic imaging will help determine these conditions, and will help your surgeon determine the best course of action. For some situations, your plastic surgeon may wish to involve a general surgeon to handle more serious hernias, though the procedure may sometimes still be handled in one surgical session. In other cases, your surgeon may wish to split up the procedures to ensure the very best results for your body. In the medical community, there much controversy over whether patients may be able to have a portion of the procedure covered by their insurance. Speaking with your surgeon regarding your medical and financial situation in detail will help you determine if there will be any financial benefit to this combination. Some patients may also wish to combine their hernia repair with a full mommy makeover, which includes a breast procedure like breast augmentation or breast lift.