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 helpful when it comes to improving body tone and shape, these approaches aren’t always feasible…Read More…
How to Prepare for Incisional Hernia Surgery Recovery
The exact length of an incisional hernia surgery recovery depends on the size and complexity of the repair. Some incisional hernia repairs can be done as outpatient procedures and only require a few days of downtime. Other hernia repairs require a one to two night hospital stay and two to four weeks off from work….Read More…
What Happens If a Hernia Is Left Untreated?
As a patient, you have the ultimate say in decisions about your medical care. But if you have been diagnosed with a hernia, you should take the treatment recommendations of your doctor very seriously. Based on the size and severity of your hernia, and whether you are experiencing symptoms, your doctor may recommend having surgery…Read More…
Exercise after Hernia Repair
As a trusted hernia specialist, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is the best source of information for questions about preparing for hernia repair and recovering from it. Many hernia repair patients, especially those that are active and/or work out regularly, ask when they can resume exercising after hernia repair. In general, patients should wait until Dr. Dumanian…Read More…
Umbilical Hernia Repair
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 live with the noticeable bulge in the abdomen nor the pain or pressure caused by…Read More…
Frequently Asked Questions about Mesh Abdominoplasty for Rectus Diastasis
As a pioneer in mesh abdominoplasty for rectus diastasis, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is often asked about the technique and its success. Below, he has compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
Creating a Belly Button
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, deform or even remove it altogether. An aesthetically pleasing belly button is typically small and…Read More…
Misconceptions about Flank Hernia Repair
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. Most flank hernias develop in older males, between the ages of 50 and 70, and…Read More…
Can I Have Tummy Tuck Immediately After a C-Section?
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 of the skin around the abdomen, is a common reason why abdominoplasty procedures are performed.
Dr. Dumanian Performs Innovative TMR Surgery to Create Bionic Arms for Teen
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 muscles that no longer have a function due to the amputation. Following transfer, the nerves…Read More…