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Triangle-shaped Belly Button After Hernia Surgery

asked 2 years ago by bettyboob83 in laredo tx.
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 1,042 times
Tags: abdomen, belly button

Is it normal for my doctor to leave my belly button triangle-shaped instead of a circle after umbilical hernia surgery? My belly button used to be in a perfect circle shape and now it's left like a triangle. Already more than a month has passed and it still looks deformed because of him. What can be done about this?

3 answers to Triangle-shaped Belly Button After Hernia Surgery

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Triangle-shaped belly button

Your belly button certainly looks triangular at this time, but there is still evidence of ongoing healing; there's clearly skin discoloration consistent with bruising and your skin and soft tissue appear swollen. As the swelling and bruising go away, it's possible that your belly button may develop a more normal shape. If, at least 6 months after your umbilical hernia repair, you still have an abnormally-shaped belly button, you' may be a candidate for an umbilicoplasty. This can often... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Triangle-shaped belly button

I share your concern but time is a great healer. For the time being, the tissue is still healing and the process will go on for 6-8 months. To influence scarring, if the umbilicus would let you, you may want to see if you can put a round marble in there which will essentially stent the walls and direct the walls to scar in a more circular fashion. If the result is not to your liking in 6-8 months, I would consult a plastic surgeon (check www.PlasticSurgery.org for listing). Dr. P. Aldea... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Change in Belly button after hernia surgery

Usually, hernia surgery is on the lower half of the belly button. This area is sometimes fixed by the scar for a period of time. Ask your surgeon when you can start to massage the scar. Massage will usually help this change resolve.
Ralph M. Rosato, MD

Vero Beach Plastic Surgeon

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