Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

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2 weeks ago I had a laparoscopic tubal ligation. My belly button incision really upsets me. I used to have a normal/deep innie belly button. Now I have literally like an outtie. I have cried over this worried it will look like this forever. The hard lump in my belly button is not sore but it should not be there! Will this go away?

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This could be just some swelling from your surgery that will subside in time or a small herniated fat from inside your abdomen through the laparoscopic incision. I would definitely talk to your surgeon about it to make sure it is not a hernia.

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Q: What got you into this specific medical field?

A: I was always very handy and developed knowledge and experience in art. I also liked medicine and helping people get better and feel better. I chose plastic surgery as my final career before going to medical school even though plastic surgery...
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