Way to remove excess skin and improve belly button look without scars?

I work out hard and eat clean all the time. I gained 42 lbs with my daughter, who is now 16. Have never been back down to 110 lbs, but I have lost 30 lbs in the last three years.

My abs have gotten tight, but right in the center of my tummy, I have what looks like a small circle of skin.

My belly button has a strange look, like a starburst. Pretty annoying for me because I eat clean, weight train 4 times a week, and cardio everyday.

I had my daughter vaginally and just don't want a scar on my belly. What to do?

Way to remove excess skin and improve belly button look without scars?
2 answers to “Way to remove excess skin and...”

A: Way to improve belly button after pregnancy without surgery

Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD

As the first doctor mentioned, we cannot see anything on the photo you provided.  Your tried!  You mention two things:  a starburst and a circle of skin.  If you have stretch marks giving you a starburst effect, some LASERS may be able to help.  If you have some excess skin, giving you... more

A: "no scar" options are few...

Robert S. Houser, DO

It's a bit hard to see in the photo you've attached, but you likely have stretch marks that are accounting for that "star-burst" look around your navel.  There is very little that can be done to get rid of those without cutting them out (that means a scar).  You certainly don't need a... more

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