Depending if this pigmentation is hormonally related I would recommend hydroquinones, Retinoids, Cosmelan, or chemical peels. I treat many patients with exactly your problem and it takes time to improve this pigmentation and strict sun avoidance. Best, Dr. Green
Your umbilicus is red and dark from reaction from the surgery. It will normalize with time. You just need to give it some time, perhaps up to several months.
Thank you for your question. Skin discoloration is a very prevalent problem in women over the age of twenty. It is also increasingly common in men with increased sun exposure.
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