What procedure & what kind of price am I looking at to close my belly button? (Photo)

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Recently took my belly button ring out about a year and a half ago. Hole won’t close up, but has not left a scar. Is there a procedure I can get done to close the hole? Also what kind of price am I looking at? The whole is small, but I am still very self conscious.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. If you don't like the appearance of your belly button (umbilicus) with the piercing hole, an umbilicoplasty may be an option. This procedure removes skin from above the belly button to improve its appearance. If this is something you are interested in, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Beside the hole one needs to remove a bridge of skin on top! If you want to have this done (local anesthesia) it will leave scar along the upper border of BB! You should discuss this issue with your surgeon before undergoing surgery. The price will depend of place and reputation of the surgeon. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Loganalyssac,
based on your photo, it looks like this can be closed under local anesthesia. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

This is a very good question, and certainly a very common problem that many Plastic Surgeons perform in our office under local anesthesia.  Be aware that the bridge of skin from the belly button to the opening covers a tunnel that is lined by skin, so when the repair is performed both the opening and the skin tunnel have to be removed properly.  Costs can vary and can be determined after a proper office examination.  The procedure would be scheduled, take approximately  1/2 to 1 hour and the patient can go back to work after the procedure is completed.  You may ask your local Plastic Surgeon about performing this procedure for you.  The technical term would be called an umbilicopexy.Good luck to you!Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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