Why does my umbilical hernia surgery feel like a hard ball? (photos)

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I had a very small umbilical hernia, made me have an outti. Just had surgery 11 days ago, and it still is a outti, and like a hard ball above the stitches... I’m scared my belly button is never going to be normal again... pic attached.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If there is truly no hernia, and the umbilicus just needs to be tacked down to the fascia to make an innie from an outie, this can probably be done in 15 or 30 minutes (depending upon expectations and how much subcutaneous fat you have) under local anesthesia. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Kayyyyler,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following umbilical hernia repair. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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