I had a hernia repair done about 6 weeks ago. The surgeon just basically sewed my belly button together. I have a lot of loose skin at the top and around my belly button. I also a scar from my previous belly ring. I'm just wondering what my options are. Would an umbilicoplasty fix this? I have no loose skin at the bottom of my stomach so I'm not sure if a tummy tuck is necessary. I just want a new belly button if possible. (First pic is me laying down and the second is standing up)
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This is a complex medical scenario, so it is impossible to say if you will regain a significant amount of weight. However, it is unlikely that your entire result would ever be undone. The process removes a tremendous amount of fat, and to regain fat in that area becomes all the more d...
Thank you for your question. It is unclear from your post how far out from your surgery you are, but most surgeons get a preop evaluation within 30 days of surgery to address just this sort of issue. Elective surgery is very safe in patients with medical conditions such as yours as long as t...
Complication could happen with any kind of surgery. We are sorry you had this one. Just follow instructions from your doctors. Rest, use the spirometer etc. You should be much better on a couple of days.RegardsDr Hernandez Pizzoglio