What's best to treat my umbilical hernia and loose skin? (Photo)

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Hello, Please see pictures for reference. Pregnancy caused an umbilical hernia and loose skin. Hernia surgery caused portrusion of the umbilicus. I would like repair of the portrusion and diastasis . I am reluctant to get a TT scar but will do so if absolutely necessary. What would you recommend based on your expert opinion? Are there alternatives to TT?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. If there is a lot of skin, we would use a tummy tuck scar whereas smaller corrections can be performed using just the belly button incision which is well hidden inside your belly button.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear madmadam_me,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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