I have an umbilical hernia. I am 60 years old. I am thinking of taking a flight of about 2 1/2 hours. Is it safe?

If there is truly no hernia, and the umbilicus just needs to be tacked down to the fascia to make an innie from an outie, this can probably be done in 15 or 30 minutes (depending upon expectations and how much subcutaneous fat you have) under local anesthesia. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Cert...

Hi, thank you for your inquiry. I recommend you immediately schedule yourself an appointment with your plastic surgeon. A physical examination will help determine what the cause of bulging is. Best of luck!

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....

Hello, Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear about your discomfort. Unfortunately the sutures of your hernia repair cannot be loosened. It is not uncommon for patients to experience mild difficulty breathing difficulties after hernia repair as the body’s organs adjusts to the dec...

Hello, Thank you for your question; I’m sorry to hear your results are not as you expected. No matter what abdominal surgery I am performing, I aim to ensure patients’ belly buttons have as close to their original appearance as possible. Belly buttons are very ind...

Hello, Thank you for your question. The symptoms you describe are concerning for possible infection. Evaluation by an acute care provider will help diagnose the underlying condition and what treatment (if any) is indicated. Best wishes, Dr. Moein