hernia can occur after any surgery that involves cutting or separating tissue, including liposuction, tummy tucks and hysterectomies (removal of uterus). The risk of developing a hernia increases with age and obesity. However, even if you are very young and in good physical condition, it is possible to develop a hernia after undergoing one of these surgeries.
A hernia is a condition where muscle tissue, fat, and sometimes even organs protrude from your abdomen into the space surrounding your abdomen. This happens when the musculature of the abdominal wall weakens or tears. Your health care provider can explain the specific type of hernia you have. Some kinds are more common in certain age groups than others.
Take a look at how tummy tuck can cause hernia in this article.
Can Tummy Tuck Cause Hernia
A tummy tuck can cause a hernia. It is possible that your hernia was present before the surgery and did not bother you until things were stretched out during the tummy tuck operation.
When I perform a tummy tuck, I repair any pre-existing hernias that are present. If they are not repaired and they continue to bulge out after the tummy tuck surgery, then it will not look good.
If you have a small bulge in your abdomen, it may be an umbilical hernia that should be repaired before another surgery is performed.
Tummy tuck can cause hernia, but it is a minor complication. Some patients with hernia have to undergo surgery to correct the problem.
I have seen several patients who developed hernia after tummy tuck. Most of them did not have any symptoms, and they were diagnosed when they had routine follow-up surgery. Only a few patients had some discomfort and went to their regular doctor for evaluation.
The good news is that most of these hernias are only small and can be repaired easily in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. I would recommend that you discuss this issue with your surgeon before going through with the surgery so that he can advise you on what kind of precautions you should take to prevent this complication from occurring.
In addition, make sure that you follow all instructions given by your surgeon before and after the operation including wearing compression garments as instructed by him/her, taking medications as instructed by him/her, etc.
Hernia And Tummy Tuck Surgery Recovery Time
The tummy tuck surgery recovery time depends on the procedure performed. The most popular tummy tuck is called a mini or partial tummy tuck, which involves removing excess fat and skin around the waistline. The recovery time for this procedure is approximately three to five days.
The tummy tuck surgery recovery time can vary depending on the extent of surgery performed and your general health. There are two main types of tummy tucks: a mini or partial tummy tuck and an extended or full tummy tuck. The mini or partial tummy tuck involves removing excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen only. An extended or full tummy tuck includes removing excess skin from above the hip bone (the upper abdomen) as well as around your waistline (the lower abdomen).
The more extensive procedure will require a longer hospital stay (2-3 days) after surgery and may require additional pain management medications during recovery because of increased postoperative pain associated with surgery.
The tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure and you should expect to spend at least two days in the hospital to recover from it. The first day after surgery will be spent in bed with your legs elevated on pillows.
Your doctor will prescribe pain medication, which you will take as needed for the first few days after surgery. You may also be given antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory medication to help reduce swelling and promote healing.
You may experience some bruising and swelling after surgery, but these symptoms should subside in about three weeks. Your doctor will likely recommend wearing compression garments for several weeks after the procedure because they can help minimize swelling and speed up healing time. You might also have drains in place during your recovery period so that excess fluid can drain away from your incision sites as quickly as possible.
Hernia And Tummy Tuck Surgery At The Same Time
A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue moves through a weak spot in the muscle wall of your abdomen. The most common types of hernias are inguinal (in the groin) and umbilical (around the belly button). Hernias can cause pain, discomfort and swelling in your abdomen. They can also make it difficult for you to exercise or perform daily activities because of the way they protrude from your abdominal wall.
Some people only find out about their hernias after undergoing an X-ray or CT scan for another reason. Some patients have no symptoms at all until their belly button pops out during physical activity. Others notice a lump or bulge in their groin area that does not go away even when lying down flat. Some patients experience pain that gets worse over time as the opening through which their organs protrude increases in size due to pressure from inside.
The surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia. Patients typically return home within 24 hours of their procedure.
Tummy tuck surgery may be performed as part of a larger cosmetic procedure. This combination of surgeries is known as a mommy makeover. The other surgeries in a mommy makeover may include breast augmentation and liposuction to remove fat from other areas of the body.
A tummy tuck is a plastic surgery procedure used to tighten the abdominal muscles, remove excess skin and fat, and improve the appearance of the lower abdomen. Tummy tucks are usually performed on women who have had children and are looking to get rid of loose skin following pregnancy. There are many different variations of tummy tucks, but the basic idea is that an incision is made around the belly button, which allows for the removal of excess skin and fat from underneath the muscle layer. This results in a flat stomach with no excess skin hanging over it.
Tummy tucks can be performed alone or with other cosmetic surgeries like liposuction or breast implants. In addition to helping women with post-baby bellies, they may also be used as part of body contouring after surgery such as bariatric weight loss surgery or liposuction. The procedure can also help people who have been overweight their whole lives to lose weight and get their bodies into better shape for health reasons. A tummy tuck will not work for everyone because every body type is different; however, it can be a good option for many people who are unhappy with how their bodies look after losing weight or having children.