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Thank you for your question. The medical term for the dark line is linea nigra. It’s associated with pregnancy. It does resolve over time in most people but may take years. Some options for trying to reduce the appearance include laser, peels and skin lightening procedure.
Thanks for your question and photos. It appears to be a normal line of hyperpigmentation which is possibly been added to solar exposure. As prevention therefore you should cover the area or wear a physical sun block. ProFractional laser is what to use to get rid of it physically but you may try bleaching agents first. Speak to a dermatologist for more information about products in your area. Hope this helps.
Yes you can, however you need to inform your surgeon that you've had this procedure and preferably provide him with an operative note to better understand the extent of the surgery and type of mesh used. There is a slight possibility of the mesh getting infected during this operation.
There are several compression garment manufacturers and styles you can consider. You can choose a style that best fits your lifestyle including those that are crotchless versus not. There are also varied degrees of compression for the different stages of recovery. Your surgeon can help direct...
Thank you for your question. This is a difficult question to answer without photos. I often take into consideration my patients hip to waist ratio prior to surgery. Sometimes people have what is known as a "violin deformity", where there is a curve from the flank, a divet, and then another curve...
