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Post-Pregnancy Abdominal Concerns
- Female patient, mother of three children (ages 11, 13, and 23).
- All births were via normal vaginal delivery.
- Reports excess abdominal skin and diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis muscles) measuring approximately 4–5 cm.
- The abdominal wall condition has been associated with ongoing back discomfort since pregnancy.
Femoral Hernia
- History of a femoral hernia, present for approximately four months.
- Symptoms include intermittent discomfort, particularly during activities involving lifting.
Imaging
- Preoperative ultrasound confirmed abdominal wall muscle separation of 42 mm in the midline.
Age:
43 years old
Operation:
Abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction (Suction assisted lipectomy) and repair of 5 cm of diastasis recti (muscle separation).
- Femoral hernia: Repaired with mesh plug
- Amount of fat (adipose tissue) removed: 100 ml
- Skin removal:
- Right Side:337 g
- Left Side: 382 g
Images:
12 months after the operation
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