Repair of an abdominal hernia

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD answers: Tummy tuck redo to fix bulge and belly button?

I  had an umbilicus hernia repair with mesh along with diastasis recti repair. I feel that my stomach bulges in the area of the umbilicus, because perhaps the plastic surgeon didn't know how to suture the diastasis recti while strengthening stomach muscles in the area of the umbilicus hernia repair?

Additionally, my abs are very asymmetrical and lumpy. Do you still think that a revision tummy tuck or "component separation" surgery would be helpful here? Could it help make my abdomen look more normal? Do you think my belly button can ever be repaired? Thanks again for all your help.


Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
1 month ago
By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

It looks like you may have a recurrent abdominal hernia.  I would recommend obtaining a CT scan of your abdomen to determine whether or not you have a hernia and if so how large it is.  Hernias may recur after initial repair, and if so they may require a stronger revision.  This may include component separation as you had indicated.  The repair may need to be bolstered with a dermal allograft as well.  This should help the contour of your abdomen and the appearance of your umbilicus.  Good luck!

Web reference: http://www.DrSchreiberPlasticSurgery.com
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