I am a 21-year-old female and I had a child about 18 months ago. I weigh 125 lbs and I am 5'5". I didn't gain much weight while I was pregnant. I have a small umbilical hernia which will be repaired next month. What can I do about the small indent above my belly button? It wasn't there prior to my pregnancy. What is it and what can I do about it?
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Your best option is what is known as a "reverse abdominoplasty". Your picture and your surgical history makes you a "text-book" case for a reverse abdominoplasty. You can mimic the outcome of such a procedure my placing your hands on your upper abdomen under your rib cage and gently lift up....
I don't see anything to change. I do a lot of tummy tucks and belly button surgeries and I am not sure what your concerns are. You have an excellent result to my eyes. May be best to be seen in person by a board certified plastic surgeon so that in person we can see what concerns you....
You can visit with another board certified plastic surgeon near you for an umbilicoplasty to improve the overall appearance of your belly button. It should help you achieve a more natural, aesthetic look.