Belly button stitch from when I was born is showing - is there anything I can do about it?

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Hi. I jjust have a basic, quick question. I haven't had any surgery at all on any part of my stomach, but I recently noticed what appeared to be a thread deep inside my belly button hole. I then realised it was the stitching from when I was born. I was born in 1970. Shouldn't the stitching have disapppeared in the past 50 some years? Is there anything I can do about it?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with your PCP or a board certified plastic surgeon to verify if what you are seeing is indeed a stitch.  If it is it typically can be easily treated in the office and will require minor home care.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Gaijin100000000,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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