Darkened Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

December 22, 2008
Asked By:Rozie

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 months ago, and my belly button is very dark and big/swelling. What caused this, and can this be corrected? Is there a topical treatment that can make it return to its normal skin color? Would I still benefit at this stage from using a silicone sheet for my scar? Thanks!

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December 25, 2008

Answer: Belly Button skin color is often darker than the abdominal skin

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Sean Younai, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 25, 2008

Answer: Belly Button skin color is often darker than the abdominal skin

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March 18, 2019

Answer: Keloid scar protocol

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 18, 2019

Answer: Keloid scar protocol

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 12, 2009

Answer: Dark and swollen umbilicus after Tummy Tuck should be evaluated

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2009

Answer: Dark and swollen umbilicus after Tummy Tuck should be evaluated

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2008

Answer: Best to visit your surgeon

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Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2008

Answer: Best to visit your surgeon

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