Thinking of getting an abdominal wall reconstruction but not sure if it's really for you? Here are some FAQs we answered for you.

1. Your
Frequently Asked
Questions,
Answered

2. What is an
abdominal wall
reconstruction?
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3. Also known as
hernia repair
surgery, an
repairs and
strengthens the
abdominal walls…

4. to improve
integrity, support
abdominal
muscles, and
protect
abdominal
organs.

5. I see. But why do
I need to get
one?
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6. Here are

7. to repair a
– a condition where an
organ (like the intestines)
pushes through an opening
in your abs muscles
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8. to get rid of
found in the
abdomen
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9. to fix penetrating
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10. to mend
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11. and to tighten the
abdominal muscles
after
.
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12. Okay. So how is an
abdominal wall
reconstruction
done?
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13. First step is
.

14. Then, your
plastic surgeon
makes an
above the pubic
area extending
from hip to hip.

15. The
are then
rearranged and
tightened.

16. may be needed
especially in hernia repair.

17. Finally, the
incisions
are closed.

18. You can combine
with , too.

19. How long is
abdominal wall
reconstruction
surgery recovery
time? 4

20. Recovery can take
.

21. What are my
other options if I
don’t want an
abdominal wall
reconstruction? 5

22. You can get a laparoscopic
surgery for mild hernias…
or you can have an open hernia repair
surgery for more severe hernias.

23. But none of these surgeries can
correct abdominal defects like
what an abdominal wall
reconstruction does.

24. What’s the
difference between
an abdominal wall
reconstruction and
tummy tuck?
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25. is a purely
procedure.

26. is both
.

27. I want to get
one! How much
does the
surgery cost in
Miami? 7

28. The average
cost of an
abdominal wall
reconstruction
in Miami is
.

29. Since the surgery is considered
medically essential, it can be covered
by insurance.
Talk to your insurance provider about it.

30. But can I still get
an abdominal wall
reconstruction
even if I’m not
from Miami?
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32. You may ask assistance from a
.

33. How do I choose
a Miami plastic
surgeon?
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34. Look for

36. and

37. just like the surgeons we have here in

38. Dr. Nick
Masri

39. Dr. Mark
Broudo

40. https://facebody.net
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