I had full tummy tuck 2 yrs back. I always had irritation around my belly button since the beginning. I can’t sneeze properly without putting my hand on my stomach and holding it tight. Even after 2yrs I can’t stretch or do yoga properly . It would swell and I will irritation(kind of inflammation) . Is it common to have this kind issue after TT? I can’t still start exercising or sneeze properly without having this feeling around belly button.Any suggestions on what to do next would greatly help.
February 7, 2024
Answer: Irritation around belly button Dear ssr85, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Irritation around belly button Dear ssr85, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck outcome It looks to me like the opening for your bellybutton was placed a bit too low. I’m not sure revising your bellybutton is going to be a worthy pursuit. Doing so will leave new scars on your abdomen. If you put a Q-tip into your bellybutton. I think you’ll find the Q-tip points down. The placement of your bellybutton opening may also reflect the fullness above the bellybutton. This is most likely the bellybutton holding up the skin, creating a skin bulge. Placing the belly button accurately during surgery is not always easier straightforward. Surgeons who have extensive experience with the procedure typically get this right more than those who have less experience or less inherent skill. at this point, you need to ask yourself if you’re willing to have surgery to change the outcome. Unfortunately, the ability to choose the better provider has since past. If you’re outcome bothers you enough that you’re willing to have revision surgery, including the potential of adding scars to your abdomen then you should either follow up with your provider or have consultations with other plastic surgeons in your community. Best, Matt hagstrom, MD
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck outcome It looks to me like the opening for your bellybutton was placed a bit too low. I’m not sure revising your bellybutton is going to be a worthy pursuit. Doing so will leave new scars on your abdomen. If you put a Q-tip into your bellybutton. I think you’ll find the Q-tip points down. The placement of your bellybutton opening may also reflect the fullness above the bellybutton. This is most likely the bellybutton holding up the skin, creating a skin bulge. Placing the belly button accurately during surgery is not always easier straightforward. Surgeons who have extensive experience with the procedure typically get this right more than those who have less experience or less inherent skill. at this point, you need to ask yourself if you’re willing to have surgery to change the outcome. Unfortunately, the ability to choose the better provider has since past. If you’re outcome bothers you enough that you’re willing to have revision surgery, including the potential of adding scars to your abdomen then you should either follow up with your provider or have consultations with other plastic surgeons in your community. Best, Matt hagstrom, MD
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