Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back?

It’s not unusual for plastic surgeons to encounter umbilical
hernias when they’re evaluating or treating abnormalities of the abdominal
wall.Under these circumstances, they
frequently repair these defects when performing abdominoplasty surgery.Unfortunately
in many cases, these closures continue to be exposed to the same forces that led
to their development.In fact, anything
that increases intra-abdominal pressure can lead to recurrent hernias.For this reason, it’s generally accepted that
hernias can be expected to recur in a small percentage of patients following
surgical repair.

Thank you for the question.

Yes, recurrence of umbilical hernia is a risk of the procedure. What you can do to prevent recurrence is to avoid heavy lifting, straining and coughing after surgery.   it is also important to pick your surgeon carefully. Your surgeon will have specific  post operative instructions for you.

I hope this helps.