Devices (10) and methods for treating an abdominal incision (100) or hernia are described. An implant for the restoration or prophylactic treatment of an abdominal wall comprises an elongate element (12) and at least one sheet (20a, 20b) connected to the elongate element along a longitudinal axis (14) of the elongate element. The elongate element is positioned along the line of incision, and the at least one sheet is secured to the abdominal muscles (50) surrounding the incision.