As the stitches healed my belly button became an outie and I am not sure if I reinjured the hernia or not. It does not really hurt anymore but it obviously feels different.
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Thank you for your question. Sorry that you have such an anxious time. The good news is this will heal up. The bad news is it will take a bit of time so you will need to be patient. Your PS is doing the right thing by monitoring and checking it is all healing well. Once all is healed it will ei...
An umbillicoplasty can improve the appearance of your belly button. The incision would only be at the belly button and could be quite hidden. You are a good candidate for this procedure. Your abdomen can be further improved by tightening your abdominal muscles, which also can be accomplished via...
Thanks for your question.It looks like following the infection you may have developed a keloid or hypertrophic scar. If it is uncomfortable, it may be worth trying a steroid injection into the scar which can help soften it. It is possibly best to see your doctor to assess this and either refer...