6 months post tummy tuck, what can I do about my belly button? (Photos)

October 4, 2019
Asked By:Nicole6345 in Chicago, IL

I'm 6 months post op from a tummy tuck and BA. I suffered a belly button infection 11/2 days after surgery with pseudomonas. I believe It was due to neurotic tissue. My belly button is healed now and has keloid scar tissue all around it. A consulted surgeon said my BB died and since it has keloids it will be very difficult to do a revision. That removing the keloids would leave a big hole. Any advice would be very much appreciated. Would a revision work? How long do I have to wait?

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October 7, 2019

Answer: Umbilical scar reivsion

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