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Hernia Wound Healing

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At some point during your hernia repair journey, you may ask some of the following questions: How long does the hernia surgery wound take to heal up? Can I damage my healing wound? Why can’t I play sports? Why must I avoid heavy lifting?

Bruising After Hernia Surgery

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Yes – bruising after hernia surgery is normal, though we understand it can be alarming. It may look frightful, with areas turning black and blue, but it’s usually part of the natural healing process.

Hernia Mesh

Photo showing Parietex ProGrip™ Self-Fixating Mesh used by Hernia Clinic Hampshire in open inguinal hernia repairs.

Using the right type of mesh in hernia repairs reduces the risk of the hernia reoccurring after surgery, and 99% of surgeons use hernia meshes routinely now. We choose the hernia meshes we use to get you the excellent results you deserve.

What is a Hernia

A female doctor in an exam room explaining what a hernia is to a male patient and his wife, explaining

Have you noticed a lump or a sore spot in your belly? Or maybe you’ve been told you have a hernia and want to know more about your diagnosis.

How To Repair a Hernia

Image showing close up of a male surgeon and female surgical assistant. They are performing hernia surgery using local anaesthetic and sedation, one option for how to repair a hernia.

Did you know there is more than one way to repair a hernia? Different patients, different types of hernia, and different hernia sizes result in different approaches to hernia surgery.

Can You Prevent Hernia Recurrence?

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If you are considering having a hernia repaired, you might be concerned about the possibility of it coming back after surgery. You may wonder: can you prevent hernia recurrence?