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Had umbilical hernia surgery almost 2 weeks ago..and ever since came out of surgery i still look like i have a umbilical hernia.reasons this could be?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Post-op swelling: This will subside in 6-9 mo. but will always have thickening in this area due to scar tissue

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2018

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