Tummy Tuck Q&A
94%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
2,299 Reviews
Tummy Tuckbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Tummy Tuck Cost: $7,925

Learn about Tummy Tuck

7,722 people and 861 doctors are talking about Tummy Tuck

Get Free Email Updates

Belly button loss after tummy tuck

asked 2 years ago by bbutton in sunny southern california
Latest answer by Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Question viewed 454 times
Tags: abdomen, belly button, sutures

I am 2 weeks post tummy tuck surgery and was told by my Dr that I may lose my belly button due to suture ruptures. I was told that my bbutton retracted halfway down. My Dr then told me he will try to retrieve bbutton and re-do bbutton, but was hesitant as the skin was still very raw. He then decided that the best thing to do was try to keep the bbutton hole open by placing xeroform in it and then perform a re-do if needed.

What should be done now?

1 answer to Belly button loss after tummy tuck

+1

Abdominoplasty tummy tuck healing and belly button problems

It looks from your photo that the belly button stalk is still there. xeroform or other 'local ' care is a good idea fro several weeks until the redness and irritation simmer down. the re-do can be done at a later time 3-6 mos if needed
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question