What is This Lump Above my Belly Button?

Dear Me,

It is hard to make a diagnosis without a physical examination.

Therefore, I recommend that you seek consultation with your surgeon.

Nonetheless, the pain that you described upon pressing on the bulged area could be indicative of another hernia.

Best of luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

Hello Me In Vegas,
Thank you for your questions regarding a lump above your bellybutton after your abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. Unfortunately, this sounds most likely to be a recurrent hernia. It could be scar tissue or sutures involved with the abdominoplasty or hernia repair. However, this needs to be more thoroughly worked up. I would suggest you either have an ultrasound or MRI of this region to further evaluate what this lump exactly is. Please consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon for further workup. If this is indeed a hernia, I would suggest insertion of mesh for ideally a permanent solution. If you have any more questions regarding the tummy tuck, or umbilical or belly button hernia repair, please contact my office. Thank you!
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.

Without photos - it's impossible to give the best answer. A lump above the belly button which you can push in- may be a hernia. I suggest you consult with Operating Surgeon re/it

Hello and thank you for your question.  As you can see by the other answers, this is something that could be of concern.  Please see your surgeon for an evaluation.  Good luck!Sincerely, Dr. Michelle Spring

The presence of a significant abdominal bulge several months
following abdominoplasty surgery should be aggressively investigated.Especially if the bulge wasn’t present in the
immediate post-operative period.This
type of bulge could occur for a variety of reasons including, swelling,
recurrent hernias, seroma formation, encapsulated hematomas, residual muscle
weakness, recurrent separation of the muscles, excess subcutaneous fat, and
possible fat necrosis.Under
these circumstances, it’s appropriate to obtain ultrasound and possibly MRI
studies.Depending upon the results revisional
surgery may be indicated.For
these reasons, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate an
appropriate treatment plan.

I agree with Dr. Skiles it sounds like a recurrent hernia.  Revisit with your operating surgeon to get guidance.

 

Dr. ES

This could be caused by several things, therefore it's important you see your surgeon to discuss it. There's no way of providing you with an opinion without seeing your condition or knowing more about your situation.

Several causes for the "bulge are possible : Recurrent hernia(s), gap of the sutures where the muscles were brought together in the midline, scar tissue from the hernia repair, "stalk" of the belly button which is now pulled down after the tummy tuck etc.

Many reasons, many possibilities which your Surgeon can sort out when he examines you

See him and ask questions.

Good luck !!

It sounds like this is a problem area for you. Without a picture it is hard to give an opinion, but from your description it sounds like it may be another hernia. You should see your surgeon or regular doctor who will be able to make the diagnosis and recommend treatment options. Good luck.