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Still an Outie Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by TammyinKeller in Keller, TX
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: belly button, outie

I am 2 weeks from a tummy tuck with lipo. on the hips & outer/inner thighs. I wasn't that huge to begin with, so my main goal was to repair the umbilical hernia & tighten the muscles. I was very clear to my surgeon that I wanted an innie belly button...even showing him pictures to make sure we were on the same page. Well, 2 weeks later and my bb doesn't look much different than before...I hate it! My Dr. says it "should" go down, but not sounding very confident. What, if anything, can I do?

4 answers to Still an Outie Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

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"Marble trick" for outie belly button after tummy tuck

It is still very early after surgery. I commonly see belly buttons that start out with a triangular shape and get pulled out into a rounder shape due to the tension from pulling the skin. Give it at least 3 months before making any judgments. The bubbly swollen appearance will also settle down as the swelling resolves. For some of my patients who are concerned about the swelling and shape, we use the marble trick. IF and when your skin can tolerate tape, consider taping... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Belly button appearance after tummy tuck

First of all, it is too soon to assess your final appearance. There is swelling in and around the umbilical stalk which can last for a few months or longer. If your belly button appearance remains not to your liking, sometimes minor revisions can be made where extra umbilical skin can be trimmed.
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Patients

Your navel is puffy due to swelling.  I will get a lot better with time.  How much?  Wait to look at it again for at least 2 more weeks.  Then again at 3 months.  Final result 1 year.  If you had a tru umbilical hernia repair, this may take even longer. sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Belly Button after Tummy Tuck - The Innie is not in yet

Regarding : "Still an Outie Belly Button After Tummy Tuck I am 2 weeks from a tummy tuck with lipo. on the hips & outer/inner thighs. I wasn't that huge to begin with, so my main goal was to repair the umbilical hernia & tighten the muscles. I was very clear to my surgeon that I wanted an innie belly button...even showing him pictures to make sure we were on the same page. Well, 2 weeks later and my bb doesn't look much different than before...I hate it! My Dr. says it more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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