Is my Belly Button a Good Candidate for an Umbilicoplasty? (Outie to Innie)
asked 10 months ago by outin in New York, NY
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: belly button, candidate, outie, umbilicoplasty
i've been desperately wanting to have my outie be changed into an innie. not only do i hate how it looks but when touched (accidentally or intentionally) i experience a lot of discomfort and sometimes pain. the way it's formed on my stomach looks like it'd be very hard to turn into a normal looking innie but i need professional advice.
2 answers to Is my Belly Button a Good Candidate for an Umbilicoplasty? (Outie to Innie)
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Umbilical hernia
Your story and photos are suspicious for an umbilical hernia. You need to be examined by a qualified surgeon to see of that is the case. Repair of the hernia would be covered by your health insurance.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Umbilicoplasty
You are likely a good candidate, however you would need a physical exam. If you are having pain that that area, you may have an umbilical hernia which could be repaired at the same time.
Good Luck.
