Is my belly button too big or regular size? (photos)

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It has been 3 months since I had my tummy tuck. I am a little concerned about the size of my belly button, it seems too big for me. I would like to know if it really is too big or if it seems to be normal. Will it get smaller over the time?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The belly button does not look too big.  If you make the belly button too small, it can be a serious problem.

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

I think your belly button is just right!  Your surgeon did a nice job.  We all tend to gyrate a little too much with something so novel, but you did great.I do agree, however, about the importance of the belly button appearance after a tummy tuck.  I even wrote about it in one of my blogs a few months ago.  Have a look at the link below.Good Luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. It is somewhat difficult to tell, based on the photograph, if the umbilicus seems disproportionately large; ultimately, whether the umbilicus is “too big” may be somewhat subjective ( depends on how you feel about it…). Some decrease in size is possible as contraction occurs to some degree. If, in the longer term, you remain concerned, best to discuss this concern with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.

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