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Severe bruising after an umbilical hernia repair 2 wks ago. the top flap of skin above bellybutton is still very swollen. when will it go down?
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It depends: Swelling is common after surgery. The amount of swelling is based on the extensiveness of the operation, your body size, the location of the incision, but also can be due to a collection of fluid or blood under the skin, or an infection, or a recurrent hernia. it can last from a few days to several weeks.
Answered 5/22/2015
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