I just recently gave birth and now have a separated abdominal muscles, can you fix this with a tummy tuck?

Question:
I have an umbilical hernia and separated abdominal muscles from pregnancy. Can these issues be addressed during a tummy tuck?

Answer:
Absolutely! Separated abdominal muscles are routinely repaired during a traditional abdominoplasty, and a tummy tuck provides excellent exposure for repair of an umbilical hernia.