Most days naval area swells either protruding a bit in naval area -or as if there is a small dinner plate under the naval area so a bit raised and firm couple inches all way around. I am 12 post TT What is this area specific swelling just in this area? It can't be structural as I had an MRI due to unexplained pain but nothing wrong showed up eg no tear etc. I will see my PS next week to get the formal MRI results asI got them informally from his colleague already .but naval area concerns me.
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Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI, FRCSI (Plast Surg) says:
Probably. However it all depends on the ingredients and the constituents of the substance that you are using. You should consult with your plastic surgeon to make sure that there are no issues with regard to healing.
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