Postpartum Belly button surgery - what will fix the drooping and abnormal look? (Photo)

Question

Hello, I am 1 year PP after two children in two years and my belly skin has lost elasticity / is crepe like. The belly button ring hole/scar is now drooping and looks abnormal. Is an umbilicoplasty appropriate? I do not believe any level of lasers or non surgical solutions would provide long term or significant remedy.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that a combination of umbilicoplasty and anterior abdominal skin tightening by means of  of thermal or/and radio frequency technique would create desired improvement. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jagemail,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like you don't have much loose skin so belly button surgery might be enough. 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 Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Postpartum Belly button surgery - what will fix the drooping and abnormal look? (Photo)

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