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?
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Many surgeons recommend compression stockings during and after surgery. You should ask your surgeon what they recommend for how long to wear them. It is also very important to be getting in and out of bed and walking periodically after surgery as this also helps to prevent DVT.
Thanks for the question. I am sorry you are having some difficulties. Fluid build up, or seroma, after a abdominoplasty can occur with some frequency. Especially after one feels a bit better ( week 2-3) and begins to increase activity. If it is a lot of fluid volume, or you feel com...
It sounds like you are making progress with a decrease in the volume that is removed. These seromas will usually resolve after several weeks and several aspirations. They are fairly common and should not affect the final result.