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Dear MrsKelly18,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you follow up with your original surgeon for a proper assessment to discuss your current issue.
From the photo it looks to be more skin gathering than a hole and is probably the excess skin at the end of the scar - a dog ear as we tend to call it. Best to be examined by your PS if you have any concerns.
If you have a true hernia above your belly button you will likely want to have it fixed. Hernia, especially small hernias, can be a source of trouble with incarceration and even strangulation of bowel - a true surgical emergency. As for the seroma, after this long it may very well be a...
Congratulations on your surgery! This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. I advise my patients that they can return to strenuous activities after six weeks. Please note that you are still healing...
Typically right after surgery patients wear loose fitting clothing due to swelling and to accommodate compression garments. This also keep pressure off new incisions and tissues that may have changes in sensation. I would recommend avoiding restrictive or uncomfortable garments, but I'm unsure...
