Question: GS recommended a binder prior to surgery, trying to find the right one. Background: umbilical hernia from pregnancy, was fixed during a skin sparing mastectomy and DIEP Flap recon in May 2021. Sent home with binders, they wore out quickly. Nov 2021. Plastic surgeon referred me for CT, multiple hernias under the newly constructed belly button. I have been encouraged to wear a binder and stretch prior to surgery (Apr 2022) , which is better, binder or waist trainer.
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Dear BioScientist,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board...
Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....
Dear Girlmamabearx3,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American...