Hello I just had umbilical hernia surgery a week ago. My hernia is repaired but I still have an "outie." My whole point in having the surgery was to make my outie an innie. Is this normal? Im not sure if this is just extra skin from my outie being so big. Is this reasonable cause to tell them I am not satisfied and want it fixed. This was covered by my insurance btw.
September 10, 2014
Answer: I just had umbilical hernia surgery a week ago. My hernia is repaired but I still have an "outie." Is this normal? The very short answer for you is to have patience!!!. It is not uncommon to have tremendous swelling shortly after surgery which masks the cosmetic outcome to follow. When the swelling resolves, you and your surgeon may re-evlauate your umbilicus.Dr. T
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September 10, 2014
Answer: I just had umbilical hernia surgery a week ago. My hernia is repaired but I still have an "outie." Is this normal? The very short answer for you is to have patience!!!. It is not uncommon to have tremendous swelling shortly after surgery which masks the cosmetic outcome to follow. When the swelling resolves, you and your surgeon may re-evlauate your umbilicus.Dr. T
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September 10, 2014
Answer: My hernia is repaired but I still have an "outie." We often repair umbilical hernias, sometimes as a part of tummy tuck, but also as a stand alone procedure. The hernia is a weak spot or opening in the wall and will fill with a bit of inside fat covered by the hernia sac. The hernia is reduced when repaired, or in other words the fat is pushed back in and the hole closed over. If the fat will not go in the sac is opened and the fat removed and then the hole closed. Your outie should then be tucked in and be a inie again. We don't know if you have extra skin or what is amiss.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: My hernia is repaired but I still have an "outie." We often repair umbilical hernias, sometimes as a part of tummy tuck, but also as a stand alone procedure. The hernia is a weak spot or opening in the wall and will fill with a bit of inside fat covered by the hernia sac. The hernia is reduced when repaired, or in other words the fat is pushed back in and the hole closed over. If the fat will not go in the sac is opened and the fat removed and then the hole closed. Your outie should then be tucked in and be a inie again. We don't know if you have extra skin or what is amiss.
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