Female - 34 years old Ive had this crease in my stomach through my bellybutton ever since I was a kid. I was overweight most of my life until I lost a ton of weight around the age of 24 (I walked a ton when living in NYC). Ive maintained that weight loss for 10 years. No matter how much I workout or lose weight, this stomach crease doesnt go away. I want my bellybutton to look less...horizontal. What procedure do I need to fix this?
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Dear ardleyhut,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of...
Your belly button is too large and very visible. You will need an elliptical incision to vertically oriented and the umbilicus sutured down to the base of the original umbilicus to hide the scar deep in the concavity of the umbilicus.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Yes, belly buttons can be removed, but before making that decision, it is important to understand the reason. Is it causing you any pain, any issues with hygiene, any skin symptoms, is it associated with a hernia??? I recommend you are evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon who can...
