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Can a Reverse Tummy Tuck Fix my Belly Button?

asked 9 months ago by Jenn in Texas in Mckinney, Tx
Latest answer by Richard Linderman, MD
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Tags: belly button, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, options, reverse

I read that belly button surgery is not meant for belly buttons like mine. I'm 5'3 and 116 lbs. In this picture, I was 110lbs. After the birth of my 9lb son, my belly button stretched out. I don't have some sort of desire to get rid of my stretch marks (I'm just fine about them) but my belly button has to go. I don't want a tummy tuck because that just seems so ridiculous on someone with my frame. The last thing I want is such a visible scar on my little body. What procedures might I look in to?

2 answers to Can a Reverse Tummy Tuck Fix my Belly Button?

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Excess skin belly button

Yes a reverse tummy tuck would tighten your upper abdominal skin but it would produce a long scar under both breasts. You have a nice figure and minimal surgery is better. A small incision around your belly button would give minimal improvement. You do have some excess skin and mild muscle laxity and because you have a high belly button, I would consider a mini tummy tuck with umbilical float. This would lower your belly button an inch but help with the loose skin. The scar would be... more
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Reverse tummy tuck causes a scar also!

Without actually assessing your skin laxity in person, it is impossible to give a thoughtful and meaningful answer. You do have a thin and trim frame, but your pregnancy did stretch your abdominal wall (muscles and fascia), as well as your skin, not just your belly button. Many patients like you ask if umbilicoplasty alone can "tighten-up" the skin around the umbilicus. Unfortunately, in MOST (but not all) cases this just won't work and some sort of tummy tuck is necessary.... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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