Hernia repair with tummy tuck

Can I get a tummy tuck while getting an umbilical hernia repaired?

It is common to get the two procedures done together and any board certified plastic surgeon should be able to perform both procedures. Check with Kaiser to see if they have a Plastic surgeon on staff. Most of their larger hospitals do. (Ronald V. DeMars, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon)

It is very common to repair an umbilical hernia during an abdominoplasty. Most PS would throw the repair in during the cosmetic procedure as they are tightening your diastasis. I would find a PS in your area and get the procedures done. (Frederic H. Corbin, MD, Brea Plastic Surgeon)

Umbilical Hernia repair and tummy tuck

Hernia repair with tummy tuck picture

These two procedures can be combined. The tummy tuck would be out of pocket and the umbilical hernia would likely be covered by your insurance. (Gaurav Bharti, MD, Johnson City Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy tuck and umbilical hernia repair are commonly combined procedures

These two operations are commonly performed together and a great many people who would benefit from a tummy tuck have small umbilical hernias. The two can both be done by a qualified plastic surgeon or by a general and a plastic surgeon. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who you like and build a trusting relationship and that person can walk you through the options available to you. (Jeremy Pyle, MD, Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon)

Can I get a tummy tuck while getting an umbilical hernia repaired?

The tummy tuck operation provides great exposure for repair of umbilical hernias; therefore, these procedures are commonly performed together. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)