Can you have a tummy tuck and hysterectomy performed at the same time?

I’ve had three c-sections and I now want to have a tummy tuck. Will scar tissue present a problem for having this procedure?

I had a tummy tuck combined with a hernia surgery 18 years ago. I have two scars from the procedure, one that is vertical and the other horizontal. It looks like my lower stomach is separated in two. The scars aren’t that large; however some fat protrudes around them and the appearance of my abdomen really bothers me. Can anything be done to correct this?

I had a hernia repair and tummy tuck five weeks ago. I now have a bulge from below my belly button down to my scar. Is this normal during the healing process and will it eventually go down?

Does a belt lift usually include a tummy tuck, or are they two separate procedures?

I am a 36-year old mother of two. I am planning on having a tummy tuck within the next two months. I have lost about 20 pounds and need to lose another 10 pounds. I was told by an associate that you normally lose additional weight after the tummy tuck surgery and I should not worry about the extra 10 pounds. Is it normal for a person to lose a little weight after the surgery and should I have the procedure without losing the additional 10 pounds?

I am a 43 year old woman. I have had two c-sections and a hysterectomy. I also had a partial discectomy of my L5 disk. Regardless of my fitness level and weight I still have a lump (roll) between my incision scar and navel. Is a tummy tuck a possibility for me?

I am 5'2", 112 pounds, and in very good shape. I have a vertical 4" scar right below my belly button as the result of appendix surgery when I was 12 years old. I had 2-C-sections and my recovery was fast and without incident. I now have extra abdominal skin and fat. Would you recommend abdominoplasty for this problem and if so, how much risk is attached to this surgery?

I am considering a breast lift with implants and a tummy tuck. I just found out that I have a hernia near my belly button. Would I be able to have a tummy tuck after the hernia surgery – if so, how soon after?

I have lost 107 pounds in the last two years (naturally, by dieting). I now have very serious loose skin especially in the abdominal area. My breasts are also still very heavy with a bra size of 36DDD. Would it be better to have a breast lift or reduction? Would a tummy tuck take care of the abdominal loose skin and can they liposuction the back in the love handle area? Can both the breasts and tummy be done at the same time?

I am 55 years old and have a rather large umbilical hernia that I’ve had since I was an infant. Until now, no one has said that I should have it repaired; however, just recently my medical doctor sent me to a general surgeon to evaluate the repair of it. Since the effects of pregnancy and age have also caused my abdomen to fall, could a plastic surgeon repair the hernia and do a tummy tuck at the same time? My thoughts are that unless the abdominal muscles are tight, the hernia will only return later. Please give me your opinion.

I had a full abdominoplasty three years ago. Since then I had a baby. I am now working out but my concern is that I may need another tummy tuck. Is this the best route to go or should I try liposuction?

I plan to have a tummy tuck within the next two months. Presently, I am 60 pounds overweight. If I slowly lose the weight after surgery by eating and exercising regularly, will that amount of weight loss affect the desired look of the tummy tuck?

I am considering having both a breast reduction and a tummy tuck. I am about 30 pounds overweight and am currently dieting prior to my booked date 6 weeks away. My question is should I rather lose all the weight before having the tummy tuck (which is very difficult!) or should I have the tummy tuck and see if I can lose the remaining weight after the tummy tuck?

I am a candidate for a reverse abdominoplasty. I cannot find any information on this procedure or any post-op photos. Could you please explain the procedure and contraindications?

I'm a 27 year old female. After years of struggling with obesity, I’ve lost 100 pounds. I've maintained my weight for three years, but still would like to lose an additional 30 pounds (I'm now 5'5" and 170 pounds). How much more weight should I lose before having body contouring surgery to get rid of the excess skin?

Back in the seventies I had gallbladder surgery which left a 10 inch scar on the upper part of my abdomen. Subsequently I had a tubal ligation which left a two inch scar below my navel, and then had a partial hysterectomy which left four tiny scars from the laser surgery. I have lost 60 pounds and have a lot of loose skin that hangs down to my thighs. I want to have a tummy tuck. Can it be done with my extensive surgical history?

I am a 41 year old female. I had exploratory surgery 16 years ago along with 3 C-sections. I have a scar from the exploratory surgery that is approximately 6 to 7 inches long, starting about 1 ½ inches above my belly button. Is it possible to get a tummy tuck with this scar being in this position?

I am 48 years old and have a pretty good shape. I'm 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh about 136 pounds. I have an ugly 4 1/2 inch vertical scar below the belly button from C-sections. The first three C-sections were cut in the same place. The fourth was a bikini cut. (It's hardly noticeable.) I am considering a tummy tuck. I do have a small pouch. Will I have to get the full tummy tuck with a cut horizontally from one end of my hip to the other near the pubic area or might I be a candidate for a mini-tuck with a shorter incision?

I've been told I have a "wrestler's stomach." It looks like fat, and protrudes, but when I tighten it up, there's a lot of muscle. Even when I worked out six days a week, my stomach still protruded. Is it true you can have fat above and below the muscle? Can body contouring surgery be effective in treating this problem?

I had bariatric surgery 2½ years ago. I have lost 160 pounds and am looking into a tummy tuck or lower body lift. I have quit smoking 5 days ago and would like to know how long I should be off cigarettes before I consider this surgery?

I will be having lumbar spinal fusion surgical procedure soon. Would it be possible to have a tummy tuck that tightens my abdominal muscles in combination with the fusion? Wouldn’t it make sense to relieve that pressure or extra abdominal weight that pulls on my lumbar region to prevent further injury?

I will be having lumbar spinal fusion surgical procedure soon. Would it be possible to have a tummy tuck that tightens my abdominal muscles in combination with the fusion? Wouldn’t it make sense to relieve that pressure or extra abdominal weight that pulls on my lumbar region to prevent further injury?

I am curious about techniques for tummy tucks. I had gastric bypass and went from 257 pounds to 135 pounds. My stomach is minimally saggy but the majority of the excess skin and fat is located directly above my belly button. My stomach muscles are in great shape. What types of tummy tucks would I be a good candidate for? I would prefer something less invasive than a traditional tummy tuck. What are my options?

Can a tummy tuck be performed on a 33-year-old woman who has not yet had children but is planning to do so? If so, will I have any problems during/after birth?

About 23 years ago, I had a tubular pregnancy that required immediate surgery leaving a long scar right at the pubic area and also very little muscle tone. No matter what my weight has been, I always seem to have a dropping belly and was wondering if liposuction of the stomach and hip area will take care of this, or will I need to have a tummy tuck, too?

Is it possible to have a tummy tuck when having a hysterectomy?

How soon after delivering my baby can I have an abdominoplasty done?

I am interested in information on tummy tucks. I have had three pregnancies—the last one was twins—so I have a significant amount of loose skin. I also have constant minor back pain and bladder incontinence. I have heard a tummy tuck can sometimes correct these problems. Is this true, and what are the chances of insurance covering such a surgery? Also, can a hysterectomy and a tummy tuck be done at the same time?

Is it possible to perform more than one procedure during surgery? For example, a tummy tuck, an inner thigh lift and an arm lift?

I'm thirty-six years old. I have two wonderful boys, but in having my boys I had surgery. The two surgeries have left me with a hernia and a bit of a pouch. My question is, can I have my hernia removed at the same time as undergoing a tummy tuck/liposuction? Or is it best to have the hernia done first and then tummy tuck surgery?

Are the stomach muscles always repaired during a complete abdominoplasty? What would be the point in not repairing the muscle?

Can I have a tummy tuck after 2 c-sections? No matter how many crunches I do, I cannot get rid of my pouch below my navel. It's been four years since my last c-section.

I am 20 weeks pregnant and wanted to have a tummy tuck right after delivery. I will deliver by Caesarean section. Is it possible to coordinate the tummy tuck with the Caesarean section? If so, will the tummy tuck interfere with my ability to breastfeed? Should there be a waiting period after delivery?

I am seriously considering a tummy tuck. I have lost approximately 70 pounds and have kept it off for 2 years. I would still like to lose 40 pounds more, but I have reached a plateau. I exercise at a fitness center 3 times a week but have had little or no success in getting rid of my "pouch" and it is rather large. I feel like a tummy tuck would help me feel better about my appearance; but since I do want to lose additional weight, would having a tummy tuck before the weight is lost be successful?

I am a 51-year-old white female with diabetes of 4 years, controlled with oral medication. I quit smoking 4 years ago, put on weight and became diabetic. I have since lost that weight (35 lbs.), but I am still about 40 lbs. overweight. I have a "hangy" stomach since the birth of my first child. Would I be a candidate for a tummy tuck? Also, are there any medical reasons an insurance company would pay for this and the operation would not be considered cosmetic?

I'm thirty-six years old. I have two wonderful boys, but in having my boys I had surgery. The two surgeries have left me with a hernia and a bit of a pouch. My question is, can I have my hernia removed at the same time as undergoing a tummy tuck/liposuction? Or is it best to have the hernia done first and then tummy tuck surgery?