2 weeks post op and my belly button is a complete scab and seems to be shrinking. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? (Photo)

Dear happymiss, The garment should be tight enough that you feel supported, but not so much that you are uncomfortable. I would probably go with the slightly less compressing one. You could pad the raw areas with something soft, like a clean sock, to keep the garment from rubbing directly on...

It can be hard to determine if you have diastasis recti on your own, especially if you have a thick layer of subcutaneous fat and some visceral fat. You can try by lying flat on your back and while in mid-sit up, see if you can fit two fingers into the midline of your stomach. If there’s a g...

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (16 weeks post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr....

Hello,You have a hernia which can be repaired through a small incision in your belly button. This will alleviate the bump in that area, but will not tighten skin. BEst of luck!

Dear GreyshadowThank you for your question. I personally use compression stocking before surgery until at least one week post op. This help the blood flow and prevents thrombosis. Best wishes.