What technique can be used to for my belly button? (Photo)

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My belly button was one of my main concern as to how it will look after my tummy tuck, I have been looking online for a similar technique as mine while in the healing process but couldn’t find one, is anyone familiar with a belly button that looks like this? My doctor just told me that it will heal and to to worry about it, but I don’t think it will look normal.

Samuel Golpanian, MD · Answer

This appears to be an inverted-V Chevron technique for the belly button after a tummy tuck. While some are proponents of this technique and find it aesthetically pleasing, others don't.

Andre P. Marshall, MD · Answer

Hi Powerful 0114,
Patients often choose surgeons for tummy tucks based upon other results of patients and their scars, contouring, and belly buttons. Hopefully you were able to see pictures of your surgeons work prior to your procedure. Most surgeons use the same technique consistently on their belly buttons. Therefore you often have to trust the process as it heals. Your body will continue to change for the next year or so after surgery. Best wishes as you continue to recover. 
Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The belly button area takes time to heal after the tummy tuck.  It can be up to a year before you see your final results.  I encourage you to be patient during the healing process.  If you are still unhappy after that you can elect to have the area revised.

Rishi Jindal, MD · Answer

Hi,
Belly buttons can get quite swollen immediately after a tummy tuck, since the “stalk“ may need to be thinned adequately so you don’t feel or see a big lump under the skin in that area after your stomach has been flattened by the procedure. The hole that is made in the skin to bring the belly button through does look like it may have been made a little too large, but it is probably too early to truly worry about it. As the swelling of the actually belly button goes down, it should certainly look better, but if not then just continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon and there are always ways to improve things. Good luck with your continued healing!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Every surgeon has his/her preference about how to fix a belly button. Yours looks fine and should heal well.

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