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Hernia repair with belly button surgery (more cosmetic), advice? (Photos)

asegura96Nov 5, 2023
MMO in Mexico on 4/4/23 got an infection. I’m 6 months post op now,&I’m still super unhappy with my belly button. It looks STRANGE.It’s not even the scarring (got a cream for raised scars by my derm, its working) it’s being able to see the inside of it & how wide it is.I’ve always had a deep innie.I told my primary doctor,& she referred me to a GENERAL surgeon,I booked and he said yes, i have a small hernia & explained the different ways operate.

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Dr. Edgar Serrano, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
Answered on Nov 9, 2023
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