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Could I Change my Innie Belly Button into an Outie?

clarissieJul 29, 2010
I realize this is usually asked in reverse but I have some confidential reasons for this. I always liked the way outies look personally, call me crazy. I have a fit body with a typical innie. It is shaped like a "T." I am wondering if it would have to be inside out or if additional skin would be needed to make the outie part with. I prefer that it stick out quite far, may be close to an inch or half of that. I just want it to stand out. Is this possible?

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