Would you be able to repair an umbilical hernia and do a tummy tuck in the same operation?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 20 June 2011

Question

Would you be able to repair an umbilical hernia and do a tummy tuck in the same operation?

Answer

For this type of approach, I usually team up with a general surgery colleague.

If you have private insurance, a part of the costs related to the hernia repair are frequently covered.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
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