Hi. I had a tummy tuck 5/2021. Initially my scars looked red/purplish however have darkened over time. I’m having a revision to my abdomen scar but it’s my navel I’m having the most issue with. It did keloid which after 3 roundso of Kenalog steroid injections flattened. Now it’s hyperpigmented. I’ve had 2 sessions of pixel8 with minimal improvement. I like the shape of my belly button but I can’t deal with how dark it’s become. Any thoughts?
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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.
