I'm 18 and was born with gastroschisis and a scar that's almost tear drop shapes and rather deep. I have been looking into getting a revision or some kind of umbilicalplasty to give me something reminiscent of a "normal" looking belly button, what are the chances that insurance would cover, if any, of the costs?
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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 ...