Whenever a surgical incision is made, or a hernia repair is performed, our body heals by forming scar tissue rather than regenerating new muscle tissue. Unfortunately, scar tissue is weaker than our native muscle tissues. Also, scarring can make recurrent hernias more complicated to repair compared to initial hernia surgeries as the tissues and organs may be more stuck to each other, increasing the risk of injuries. Therefore, when it comes to repairing recurrent hernias, specialized hernia surgeons are better equipped to treat these hernias.