“Turn your head and cough” is a phrase that most men have heard from their doctor more than any other. Checking for a hernia during a male physical exam is so routine that there is a broad assumption that women […]
Millions of Americans are affected by abdominal hernias, or areas where internal organs or tissues bulge through an area of the abdominal muscle. Babies, children and adults can get hernias. Most people who develop hernias have a similar set of
As a trusted plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Dumanian is always more than happy to answer his patients’ questions. One of the most asked-about aspects of abdominal hernia surgery, abdominoplasty and other abdominal surgeries is the recovery period, including what
What is a Hernia? A hernia is a painful and sometimes debilitating health issue that occurs when an organ pushes its way through a tissue or muscle opening. Although a hernia is not life-threatening in its early stages, surgical repair
Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed today. This cosmetic procedure involves the removal of both excess fat and skin, resulting in a smoother, more defined abdominal section. Although dietary intervention and exercise are
According to the American College of Surgeons, about 1 out of every 10 abdominal hernias is an umbilical hernia. These hernias occur when tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall near the navel (a.k.a., belly button). No one should have to
For people that have had cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the abdomen, a normal looking umbilicus (i.e., belly button) is very important. The belly button is crucial to the overall appearance of the entire torso, but abdominal surgery can distort,
Flank hernias develop on the sides or back of the abdominal wall, as opposed to the midline. They can result after surgery through the lateral abdominal wall, including surgeries on the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, as well as spine surgery.
According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) procedures were one of the top 5 cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2015. Pregnancy, which can cause unwanted weight gain and stretching
The Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgical procedure, developed by Gregory A. Dumanian, MD, and Todd A. Kuiken, MD, PhD, offers improved prosthesis control for arm amputation patients. During the TMR procedure, surgeons transfer nerves from the residual arm to target
