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What is the Best Way to Get an Umbilical Hernia Fixed with Least Amount of Scaring?

asked 11 months ago by Jen in Nashville in Nashville, TN
Latest answer by Kevin Brenner, MD
Question viewed 670 times
Tags: alternative, options, umbilical hernia

I have an umbilical hernia after having 3 kids. I have a fairly flat tummy and don't think I really need a tummy tuck. I just really need to get rid of this hernia. I am so self conscious about it. I have a large tattoo down my side also and don't want to mess it up. What procedure do you think would best benifit me? Thanks so much for your answers.

8 answers to What is the Best Way to Get an Umbilical Hernia Fixed with Least Amount of Scaring?

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Minimal access best for umbilical hernias like yours...

Most umbilical hernias (i.e. the straightforward, previously unoperated hernias) can be repaired primarily through a small incision along the inside rim of the upper portion of your belly button. The incisions are barely perceptible once fully healed. Check out the hernias repaired at the link below:
Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Umbilical Hernia Repair

I am a board certified plastic surgeon as well as board certified general surgeon so I perform lots of umbilical hernia repairs for patients. Sometimes by themselves, sometimes in combination with other procedures (breast or tummy). In my practice, I generally fix this type of hernia through an infra-umbilical (below the belly button) incision. Usually direct repair with sutures is possible. Sometimes, if the skin is very stretched, some skin contouring of the belly... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Umbilical hernia scar

When I repair umbilical hernias, I typically use a semicircular scar inside the rim of the belly button. It allows be to repair the hernia with a scar that is difficult to detect.
David Stoker, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Umbilical hernia

A periiumbilical incision is the preferred exposure and it won't effect your tattoo. do not do a laparoscopic approach with 3 incisions and a plug instead of actual repair. this needs old school approach. good luck
Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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How to repair an Umbilical Hernia

Hey Jen, This is a question I often get from my patients. Not all plastics surgeons will fix a hernia, especially if it is not in combination with an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure. If your PS doesn't routinely do these you should seek the help of a general surgeon. However, there are many PS, such as myself, that do. From your pictures, it is obvious that you do not need a tummy tuck. Therefore, the best way to fix your... more
Erez Sternberg, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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You do not need tummy tuck

Your umbilical hernia can be fixed with small incision around belly button. I would recommend a general surgeon or board certified plastic surgeon. Make sure that the incision would not go outside belly button.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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How to treat umbilical hernia following pregnancy

This hernia looks pretty big, but the real issue is how big the hole in the fascia is that is letting the contents of the hernia out of your peritoneal cavity. Often, when an umbilical hernia is present at the time of abdominoplasty, the plastic surgeon will repair it at the same time, especially if they are also board certified by the American Board of Surgery. However, when no abdominoplasty is to be done, a general surgeon will do the repair. Sometimes, depending on... more
James Nachbar, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.plastic.org

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Umbilical hernia repair

Dear Jen, You can have this corrected without any problem by the direct approach with a small incision at the depths of your umbilicus. I have done this many times. You will need the defect closed and some of the excess skin removed and you should be fine. Dr. Romano
James Romano, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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