Umbilical Hernia from Liposuction? (photo)

Question

I had to have surgery to repair a breast implant that encapsulated in scar tissue. Doc said it was his fault and he put too many stitches. He was sorry and nice about it, so offered lipo on abdomen. I didn't have much to lipo and my belly button is getting worse. He did it through my belly button but says he can't fix it since he isn't a general surgeon. He initially said he would do it in his office then changed his mind and said I need anesthesia and to go to a bariatric surgeon. I want him to.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It would be difficult to create an umbilical hernia from liposuction.  If the surgeon is not a general surgeon and is not comfortable fixing this, then find someone else to fix this.  I must say that sometimes an umbilical stalk distortion can be mistaken for a hernia, which would be a palpable abdominal wall defect.  A physical exam can easily sort this out.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture.

	 Direct physical elimination will be necessary to determine whether you have an umbilical hernia or postoperative distortion of the umbilicus. Either way, surgical intervention can be helpful. Many plastic surgeons are also trained and board certified general surgeons who will feel comfortable handling either scenario.

	 Best wishes.

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Liposuction performed thru the belly button can sometimes cause distortion of the shape of belly button. correction of which will require surgery as suggested by your doctor. from the pics you had posted it doesnt look like an umbililcal hernia. I would seek another consultation to make sure this is a hernia and not merely distortion.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

While no one should comment on the specifics of your case without seeing you personally, it seems to me very unlikely that liposuction would cause a hernia in the belly button area.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and the photos. It would difficult to comment on your question and photos without direct examination. This could be an unrecognized hernia or simply fat necrosis. You may want to consider a second opinion. In my practice if the patient has an umbilical hernia, I repair it during the surgery.

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