My umbilical hernia returned after Abdominoplasty. Will repair result in satisfactory appearance? (photos)

April 25, 2014
Asked By:5697anon in SF Bay Area, CA

How should my surgeon respond? I had abdominoplasty 3 yrs ago. My umbilical hernia returned w/in weeks after surgery. My surgeon claimed it did not require repair - "it is just skin". Recently I returned because it is painful & unattractive. He proposes repair by entering through old naval incision & using mesh to strengthen muscles. However, he says it will not be covered by insurance because it is not medically necessary. I got 2nd opinion & he disagrees. He says there is a hole in the muscle & proposes same repair method.

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April 29, 2014

Answer: Recurrence of umbilical hernia after abdominoplasty is most unusual.

April 29, 2014

Answer: Recurrence of umbilical hernia after abdominoplasty is most unusual.

April 29, 2014

Answer: Umbilical hernia repair

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April 29, 2014

Answer: Umbilical hernia repair

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