Belly button reshaping - reduce the fat surrounding the rim of the belly button?

Question

What can I do to reduce the fat surrounding the rim of the belly button ? Is there a procedure that can make my belly button more into a innie what method can be used? This makes me very insecure especially when my stomach gets bloated it protrudes more outward.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Umbilicus comes in many different shapes and it is impossible to have one way of treatment to deal with all possible issues. Most of these surgeries, like in your case, may be done in local anesthesia. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, possibly wit some experience in umbilicoplasty, would give you an opportunity to discuss your options. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear soccergirl34,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from umbilicoplasty. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

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