I have no belly button! I was born with gastroschisis. How can I get a belly button? (Photo)

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I was born with gastroschisis. I had 2 surgeries to fix that when I was born but now I have a hernia and no belly button. Could I ever get reconstructive surgery to get a normal looking belly button?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you may benefit from an umbilicoplasty. It involves going in to deepen the belly button and reshaping it to your desired look. I recommend you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi Arianna1999

They can also perform belly button reconstruction to create a new navel using skin around the area, if you’ve lost your belly button due to a previous surgery. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Arianna1999,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I have no belly button! I was born with gastroschisis. How can I get a belly button? (Photo)

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