I am 11 months out since I had my tummy tuck and my belly button still looks like a coin slot. Is it too late to use a shaper? I asked my surgeon shortly after the tummy tuck if there was a need for a belly plug and he said none of his patients ever had to worry about a belly plug and that I would be fine. I just wanted to know if it was too late to try and shape it now being that it’s almost a whole year out. Don’t want to waste the money if there’s really no chance of it stretching. Thank you so much for any help!!
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Dear Annalauren92,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. Your question regarding the potential for a tummy tuck without preserving or recreating the belly button is quite unique.
Most often, a tummy tuck includes creating a new opening for the belly button since it is...
Thank you for your questions and photo. From your photo, you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By...
A tummy tuck would be the best procedure in order to correct the diastasis. You also have an umbilical hernia that can be addressed at the same time. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
