Belly Button Pops Out After Lipo & Tiny Bit of Loose Skin
August 30, 2010
Asked By:thissucks in Correction, Pops out Above Belly Button / Look @ profile Pic., Los Angeles, CA
I'm Female 24 Yrs Old. I had ABDOMINAL Lipo 1yr ago, since my surgery I have not gained or lost weight. Before Lipo. my stomach was even. My skin is a bit loose now but NOT AS BAD AS my Belly button. Since surgery my belly button Pop's out, I wear any tight shirt N U R able to C my belly button popping out! I spoke to a doctor he wanted to Cut around belly button and leave a BIG scar around it 2 fix the problem! Is there any OTHER OPTIONS to tighten up my stomach/belly button?
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