I waited 12 years to get a tummy tuck I went to a well qualified surgeon & had a breast augmentation and tummy tuck. I'm happy with my breast & the tummy tuck scar & the flattness of my belly but my belly button looks terrible. It's off centered the shape is wierd and the color is bad. I had a lot of excess skin due to multiple pregnancies but I've always had a flat stomache. Would a belly button revision help me? If so what kind of procedure should I look into? any advise would be appreciated!
June 21, 2019
Answer: Belly Button Revision?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
The appearance of the umbilicus after tummy tuck surgery is of critical importance to many patients. Essentially, it is the only scar visible when patients are wearing undergarments or swimming suits. It can be a telltale sign of a patient who has had abdominal plastic surgery. As much as possible, it is best to keep the belly button relatively small, oval shaped, and attempt to hide the resulting scars.
In your case, it is difficult to give you good advice without direct examination. whether the appearance of your umbilicus can be improved will depend on physical examination approximately one year after your initial tummy tuck surgery.
Best wishes.
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June 21, 2019
Answer: Belly Button Revision?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
The appearance of the umbilicus after tummy tuck surgery is of critical importance to many patients. Essentially, it is the only scar visible when patients are wearing undergarments or swimming suits. It can be a telltale sign of a patient who has had abdominal plastic surgery. As much as possible, it is best to keep the belly button relatively small, oval shaped, and attempt to hide the resulting scars.
In your case, it is difficult to give you good advice without direct examination. whether the appearance of your umbilicus can be improved will depend on physical examination approximately one year after your initial tummy tuck surgery.
Best wishes.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Belly button revision
A belly button revision can be performed to improve the appearance following a tummy tuck, however allowing the area to completely heal first is important. This can take 6-12 months in some cases. It is common for the hyperpigmentation to change during this time making the belly button scars less noticeable and often preventing a revision in the first place. If the hyperpigmentation remains, lasers or IPL can improve the discoloration. To improve a widened belly button, a scar revision is performed which can narrow and deepen the belly button by tacking the repair to the abdominal wall. Discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon to see what he/she recommends for you.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Belly button revision
A belly button revision can be performed to improve the appearance following a tummy tuck, however allowing the area to completely heal first is important. This can take 6-12 months in some cases. It is common for the hyperpigmentation to change during this time making the belly button scars less noticeable and often preventing a revision in the first place. If the hyperpigmentation remains, lasers or IPL can improve the discoloration. To improve a widened belly button, a scar revision is performed which can narrow and deepen the belly button by tacking the repair to the abdominal wall. Discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon to see what he/she recommends for you.
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