1 week post-op laprascopic umbilical hernia repair - bruising under navel.

Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....

I've definitely had success in the past obtaining insurance coverage for an umbilicoplasty given that this is an abdominal wall deformity reconstruction due to a medical issue. It's best to discuss with your PS and depending on the insurance, he/she may be able to obtain a...

Pain is not necessarily and indicator of a recurrent hernia, especially in the first year after repair. Hernias heal by laying down scar tissue and this tissue is basically like concrete for the first 6 weeks. After 6 weeks the scar, which is made of protein, begins to reshape and...

Congratulations on your hernia surgery, daniaman. I’m sorry to hear about your pain. I suggest you consult a reputable, experienced, and board-certified plastic surgeon right away. Sharp pains are rather common among patients who underwent mesh hernia repair and can indicate ischemia or n...

The nicotine in tobacco products causes vasoconstriction (narrowing) of blood vessels throughout your body.  Vasoconstriction decreases the blood flow to your wounds, thus decreasing the oxygen and nutrient delivery needed to heal those wounds.  Hernias are due to weakening of the tissue in an ...

Congratulations on your hernia repair, Edward. Sorry to hear about the leak. I suggest that you consult your experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon right away to get your incision checked up. Your doctor might need to apply sutures already to prevent your incision from leaking. A...