How can I fix a sagging belly button? (photo)

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I’m only 20 but it seems like I have either saggy skin or excess skin from weight loss that my belly has a sad shape. Is there any surgery that can fix this and turn it into a nice taught line or something similar to what fit people have? I’m not looking for a full tummy tuck, but something to help fix this.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Abdominal laxity can be improved with laser, ultrasound and radio frequency. We like the new Profound device which utilizes microneedle radio frequency and long pulses. There are studies demonstrating increases in collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Please see video below.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

In truth, non-surgical options give only mild improvement compared to surgical lifting. Skin tightening can be done with a combination of Vanquish, truSculpt iD, Venus Legacy, Exilis, Cellutone/Zwave. However, for best results, a Tummy Tuck procedure can be combined with a high definition procedure at the same time. For best results, I recommend VASER HI-DEF Liposuction with ThermiRF, Renuvion, InMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You can consider a reverse tummy tuck which is performed from under your breasts and will allow your upper abdominal skin to be trimmed and tightened up allowing your belly button to be rejuvenated. This is unlike a regular tummy tuck and will not require prolonged down time. Non-invasive methods discussed below will not help pull the belly button up.

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