Can you make the belly button opening larger during tummy tuck? Had laparoscopic when younger, have one upper and lower scar

August 29, 2023
Asked By:benoo1

Wanting a tummy tuck and my rounded belly button to be little larger in diameter, not smaller. I had laparoscopic top an bottom scar from surgery inserts put on my belly button when I was younger and now my belly button I littler smaller in diameter . I was told by one plastic surgeon that he would have to make the new cuts on the scars or in front making it even smaller. Would like other options if possible?

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September 26, 2023

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2023

Answer: Belly button

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Make the belly button opening larger

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September 6, 2023

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September 5, 2023

Answer: Belly button and tummy tuck

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2023

Answer: Belly button and tummy tuck

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