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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction After Colon Resectioning
Tummy tucks are procedures that can be repeated again in the future as necessary, but it is important to look at why you have gained weight, is your weight stable, and are you at an ideal bodyweight. All of the above can be significant factors in creating a good result. Be sure to be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before proceeding for the best result. And as always, be sure to discuss your case in detail with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Clinical Context
After a colon resection, your abdominal wall may have scar tissue, adhesions, or a hernia repair with mesh that change what a tummy tuck can safely address. These factors affect whether the abdominal muscles can be tightened and how incisions are planned around old scars. Your surgeon will need your operative history and possibly imaging to assess this before recommending a tummy tuck, liposuction, or a staged approach combining both.
