Reshape Belly Button or Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss?

July 15, 2009
Asked By:SallyAnn in New York

I have lost about 20 lbs. and a little flap of loose skin is now hanging over my originally horizontal-shaped navel. I have no loose skin from the navel to the groin but I really don't like the look of my navel following the weight loss. I have taken regular exercise throughout my weight loss. My question is: could I just have my belly button reshaped from a horizontal one to a vertical one? Or would I need something more radical like a Tummy Tuck to correct it? Thank you.

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July 16, 2009

Answer: Tummy tuck versus smaller procedure

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Answer: Tummy tuck / Lipo

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January 18, 2010

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July 16, 2009

Answer: Reshaping the belly button alone will not work.

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July 16, 2009

Answer: Reshaping the belly button alone will not work.

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