I had a full tummy tuck July 2012 with no complications and I don't have hernia. My belly button is not numb but around the scar has decreased sensation. I added a recent picture of it. You can't see the details fully, but my belly button has a little area of skin at the top (almost like a hood of skin) making it look a little more naturalistic and giving plenty of room for a piercing. Can you get piercings when there is scar tissue from a reconstructed belly button?
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Answer: 2-1/2 Years Post Full Tummy Tuck - Can I Have My Belly Button Pierced?
Post operative complications such as these are the reason most qualified plastic surgeons discourage medical tourism as surgical standards are at best compromised and its practically impossible to return to your surgeon for appropriate management. You would be best to...
I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time emotionally after your surgery. It is not uncommon to feel ups and downs as you progress through recovery. The combination of medications and the change in how you look and feel physically can be overwhelming. If you continue to experience these...
You look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction on the flanks. Some technical details can help prevent the scar from migrating up and the lipo can help in the flanks. Discuss these concerns with your plastic surgeon. You have to feel comfortable that all...
