I had my first baby 7 months ago. During pregnancy, my OB said I had a possible hernia and to keep an eye on my belly button. Now that I've lost all my baby weight, and have been working out,my stomach is getting flatter and flatter, but my belly button is officially a big outtie belly button. It feels extremely strange when I press on it, like little grains or pebbles underneath the skin and its uncomfortable. There is no way I can wait another 5 years to get surgery, can I get it done now????
February 10, 2012
Answer: Umbilical Hernia Repair with or without Tummy tuck
Hi there-
Dr. Aldea gives an excellent description of umbilical hernias, and I agree that while this is not an emergency, you should consider repair.
If you are certain you will be having more children, I would not proceed with Tummy Tuck until your family is complete- so while these types of hernias can be easily repaired at the time of your tummy tuck, you may be better off if it will be that long before your family is complete having it repaired through a small incision around the belly button.
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February 10, 2012
Answer: Umbilical Hernia Repair with or without Tummy tuck
Hi there-
Dr. Aldea gives an excellent description of umbilical hernias, and I agree that while this is not an emergency, you should consider repair.
If you are certain you will be having more children, I would not proceed with Tummy Tuck until your family is complete- so while these types of hernias can be easily repaired at the time of your tummy tuck, you may be better off if it will be that long before your family is complete having it repaired through a small incision around the belly button.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Belly Button Surgery Prior to Having More Kids?
Thank you for the question.
Based on your description and your OB/GYN's comments I think you are probably dealing with an umbilical hernia. You should be examined; it an umbilical hernia is present, you should have it repaired in the near future.
Since you are planning on having further pregnancies, I would suggest that you delay tummy tucked surgery until you have completed pregnancies. However, your umbilical hernia should be addressed now. If the appearance of your umbilicus is of importance to you, then I would suggest that you consider having the surgery done by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. He/she may be able to address the local hernia as well as the appearance of the umbilicus.
I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Belly Button Surgery Prior to Having More Kids?
Thank you for the question.
Based on your description and your OB/GYN's comments I think you are probably dealing with an umbilical hernia. You should be examined; it an umbilical hernia is present, you should have it repaired in the near future.
Since you are planning on having further pregnancies, I would suggest that you delay tummy tucked surgery until you have completed pregnancies. However, your umbilical hernia should be addressed now. If the appearance of your umbilicus is of importance to you, then I would suggest that you consider having the surgery done by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. He/she may be able to address the local hernia as well as the appearance of the umbilicus.
I hope this helps.
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