I'm scheduled to have an umbilical hernia repair and an abdominoplasty (TT) with flank lipo. However, my recent visit with PS, I was informed that the general surgeon would be doing hernia repair and bc of this the PS will need to remove my belly button entirely. I would not have a belly button. I'm frantic and want to know if that's necessary or can it be done to save my belly button. I had watched some surgeries on the same procedure with no removal of the belly button??? Concerned.
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Greetings. In general, if your health is stable, you should be able to have the procedures you seek. Ultimately, you would need a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss the situation and the surgical risks. Good luck!
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