Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair- Experience Matters when Encountering Surprises
A key component an abdominoplasty is the repair of diastases rectus. This is the stretching of the fascial covering of the rectus muscle which occurs after weight gain and pregnancies. Diastases recti is almost always encountered in women desiring tummy tucks. Because of the weakening of the fascia in the midline (linea alba), protrusion of abdominal contents can occur known as a hernia. Umbilical hernia is often found. Epigastric hernia occurs when a small opening in the midline linea alba results in protrusion of the patient’s intra-abdominal contents. Usually, it is just some fatty tissue called preperitoneal fat. When intestine protrudes, it can lead to a dangerous condition. The intestine may be entrapped and lead to a life-threatening strangulated hernia. When evaluating the patient for abdominoplasty careful attention to any possible hernias has to be made. This 53 -year-old woman -year-old woman presented for abdominoplasty and noted a slight bulge in her upper abdomen. It was difficult to tell if this was a hernia, but Dr. Lyle suspected it was. In cases where potential complicated hernias are expected, preoperative imaging with a CAT scan may be necessary. In this case, during abdominoplasty, he encountered a very small epigastric hernia with preperitoneal fat contained within it without intestinal entrapment. Dr. Lyle was fully trained general surgery and was comfortable with the repair of this defect and reinforcement with diastasis repair.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of Tummy Tuck surgery options depending on your anatomy, excess skin and desired outcomes. The procedure could be combined with other procedures and may also remove unsightly stretch marks or past scars from c-section or hysterectomy.
Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients’ appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and the effects of aging.
Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons society).
Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.
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