Will I Always Feel the Margins of Surgical Mesh Placed During Abdominoplasty/ventral Hernia Repair?

July 2, 2013
Asked By:swearle

I had surgery to repair severe diastasis recti and a ventral hernia 6 days ago. My plastic surgeon advocated for and used surgical mesh in the repair because I am a very active athletic person (5.3 and 120 lbs), and he said it would be much stronger and less likely to ever come apart. However, I can clearly feel the ridge of the mesh under my skin. Will this edge soften as my body heals around the mesh, or am I going to be stuck feeling like I have a thin frisbee in my abdomen forever?

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July 6, 2013

Answer: Surgical mesh in abdominoplasty

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July 6, 2013

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July 4, 2013

Answer: Palbalbe surgical abdominal mesh

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Answer: Palbalbe surgical abdominal mesh

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