Should I go to a general surgeon or plastic surgeon for an umbilicoplasty?

April 18, 2022
Asked By:Magical352117 in Boon, Michigan

I am 23 years old and had an umbilical hernia removed when I was a child but was left with a protruding outtie belly button. I am interested in undergoing an umbiliocplasty surgery to correct my outtie and make it an innie belly button. Should I go to a general surgeon or plastic surgeon? And are plastic surgeons able to perform this procedure solo without a tummy tuck or other procedures?

Answers (2)

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June 15, 2023

Answer: A belly button revision can be done

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A belly button revision can be done

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 21, 2022

Answer: Belly button

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 21, 2022

Answer: Belly button

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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