What could fix an umbilical hernia? (Photo)

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3 kids, carried all 3 all out front, stretched out skin with muscle seperation. How do I get my belly button to look normal again and could it be an umbilical hernia?

Robert Kearney, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes it appears like you have a small umbilical hernia. You also have a nice flat stomach.  I would just have this fixed with a small incision inside your belly button. It will never appear as it did before you had babies but it will look better.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,You have a hernia which can be repaired through a small incision in your belly button. This will alleviate the bump in that area, but will not tighten skin. BEst of luck!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, 
Thank you for your question. It's difficult
to say without a full assessment. I'd recommend booking a consultation with a surgeon to determine what your options would be. 
All the best.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. You have done a great job of getting back in shape after your three children!  Depending on the amount of correction needed you may be able to combine the umbilical hernia repair with an umbilicoplasty procedure to improve your belly button's appearance, or if you have a significant muscle separation, a larger procedure such as a tummy tuck. Hope this helps.

Nathan Kludt, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Without a physical exam I cannot say for sure that it is an umbilical hernia, but it is quite likely. A general surgeon will often repair umbilical hernias, or it could be performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck. Hope that helps. Best, Dr. Kludt

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It is possible it can be an umbilical hernia. However, without an examination I cannot say for sure. Regards,

Lisa Cassileth, MD, FACS · Answer

Great self diagnosis! Yes this little weird thing sticking out is indeed a hernia. Should be easily "reducible" i.e. you can push it in. You also have a small diastasis just above and below the hernia. Since you have an awesome six pack you can see the muscle split a little in that area, and there's a 2cm flat/stretched out spot. Your hernia repair surgeon can go through a small belly button scar and fix the hernia and diastasis at once. Pick someone confident please, in my experience the takes a little practice to do both at once and you want someone who does both routinely. And make the skin look nice too.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

that flattens when you lay down flat on your back, its an umbilical hernia.  If you have some extra skint that needs trimming, a mini-tuck with float would take care of it.  But if you want your insurance to cover this, you most likely will end up with a scar around the belly button and only removal of the bump.  Floating your belly button allows it to be anchored again so the appearances are usually better.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Yes, I would bet that this represents an umbilical hernia. I typically have my patients meet w/ a general surgeon, and then we can schedule a combo surgery to take care of that, and the cosmetic component at the same time. Best wishes.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photos and like the other consultants I think you have a small umbilical hernia in the context of a diastasis and both could be fixed via a small incision.  So see some experts in your area.Dr. Corbin

What could fix an umbilical hernia? (Photo)

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