Pimple around dissolvable stitch 4 weeks after umbilical hernia surgery. Can I go to my GP or another surgeon? Can I pop it?

In most cases, I can repair an umbilical hernia at the time of the tummy tuck without the aid of mesh, but I would need to examine you to make a better determination.  I have not used a mesh in about 1000 tummy tucks, but there may be need in certain instances for mesh. "Remaking" the belly bu...

Hello, Thank you for your question. Nearly all medical interventions involve some level of risk. In shared decision making (of which I am a fan), the physician and patient discuss the risks and benefits and then decide on a treatment plan based on the preference and values of the patient. In the...

Hello, thank you for the question. We have to sort a few things here. It sounds like one of the surgical sites has affected a cutaneous or skin surface nerve, which might explain the sensitive skin and burning sensation. It could be from a scar or a suture, or both. The other issue is if you're...

Hello, Thank you for your question. As Shakov explained, the navel piercing of the skin should be well-above the deeper layers of the abdominal wall. Like all piercings, abdominal piercings are at risk of infection, so it will be important to keep the area clean. If your surgery had been more...