Can my belly button be corrected with a tummy tuck revision? (photo)

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I got a tummy tuck in May 2022. My doctor did a terrible job, my belly button is completely off center. He admitted the mistake and offered to fix it for free. However, I don’t trust him to do so. Is there any way to fix this? A few things to note: he does not do lipo at the same time as TT he insists on scheduling in two separate procedures for every patient, he did not do the typical markings I see other surgeons do and the belly button itself aside from being off center looks bad.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Magical188251,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like your belly button is not in the center so it can probably be improved. 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, a revision can be done, but you may have some extra scarring and the whole tuck will need to be revised. Liposuction in the area of the tummy tuck is not done at the same time as the tuck for safety reasons to the skin's blood flow.  If you have extra fat, do the liposuction first or lose weight so you may have some excess skin to deal with for the revision.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears you are a candidate for a revision.  An evaluation is needed to determine if the tummy tuck needs revised or if liposuction would suffice.  You can also consider a revision to the belly button for improvement.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultaiton.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The human body is asymmetrical. The belly button itself is never moved during a full tummy tuck. It stays attached to the facia in the midline. During muscle tightening, each side of the abdominal wall is brought to the midline. This process can create some asymmetry, depending on the shape and contour of the rib cage and pelvis. The new positioning of the bellybutton is in skin that previously said far higher on your abdomen. Most plastic surgeons are pretty good about keeping the skin midline connected with the midline in the groin area. typically, the belly button is brought through the skin where it sits, which is the original position because it’s never moved.
What are the opening was made directly over the belly button or to one side or the other is a different question. If you put a Q-tip into your belly button and the Q-tip points to one side or the other, and there may be a slight slant in the positioning of the belly button in the center.Whether the opening was made directly over the belly button or to one side, or the other is a different question. If you put a Q-tip into your belly button and the Q-tip appoints, the one side or the other, and there may be a slight slant in the positioning of the belly button in the center.Getting a natural looking belly button is the hardest part of doing a tummy tuck, and I would say yours is actually above average.
Attempts and revising belly buttons typically end up, making them look no better or potentially worse.
I don’t see a strong indication for doing an umbilical revision.
I’m sure you’ll have no difficulty finding plastic surgeon. They’ll be happy to take your money enough for your revisions. The question is is it going to make your outcome better? Justify having the procedure. My best guess is if you go through with the revision you’ll end up thing it wasn’t a good choice.I’m sure you’ll have no difficulty finding plastic surgeon. They’ll be happy to take your money enough for your revisions. The question is is it going to make your outcome better? Justify having the procedure. My best guess is if you go through with the revision you’ll end up thing it wasn’t a good choice.I’ve seen many many belly buttons look far worse than yours. They’re not a lot but look much better.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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