Why do I still have a lump after umbilical hernia surgery? (photo)

Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....

Hello, Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear about your discomfort. Unfortunately the sutures of your hernia repair cannot be loosened. It is not uncommon for patients to experience mild difficulty breathing difficulties after hernia repair as the body’s organs adjusts to the dec...

Hello, Thank you for your question; I’m sorry to hear your results are not as you expected. No matter what abdominal surgery I am performing, I aim to ensure patients’ belly buttons have as close to their original appearance as possible. Belly buttons are very ind...

Hello, Thank you for your question. The symptoms you describe are concerning for possible infection. Evaluation by an acute care provider will help diagnose the underlying condition and what treatment (if any) is indicated. Best wishes, Dr. Moein

In most cases, I can repair an umbilical hernia at the time of the tummy tuck without the aid of mesh, but I would need to examine you to make a better determination.  I have not used a mesh in about 1000 tummy tucks, but there may be need in certain instances for mesh. "Remaking" the belly bu...