Possible to Have Belly Button Removed?

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i was wondering how much it would cost and if it is even possible to get my belly button grafted over, so i wouldn't have one anymore.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Removal of the belly button is possible, but this is certainly an atypical request for surgery.  The belly button has important aesthetic roles in abdominal contour. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Belly buttons can be removed, but you would be exchanging a belly button for a scar.  The procedure would also be very difficult to reverse and recreate a belly button after it has been excised.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

The short answer is that a belly button can be removed leaving a scar behind. This in itself creates a deformity as a belly button is a normal anatomical procedure. Think through your reasons carefully before making this decision.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This is not recommended. Furthermore even if you had the procedure performed and you could find someone to do this, it would still leave a scar (unless you had a full tummy tuck). Remember the belly button is a scar that is the result of clamping your umbilical cord. If we could remove the belly button without a scar, we could do that for burn victims. Unfortunately this is not possible and at the very least will leave a vertical scar.

Genevieve F. Caron, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Yes a belly button can be remove, but whatever technic is used you will end up with a scar. Also you may need fat grafting to correct the indentation creating by the belly button attachment to the abdominal wall.
Make sure you are ready for that type of procedure and discuss it with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before your final decision.

Best Wishes
Dr Genevieve F. Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

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