Belly button revision after tummy tuck, is there room for improvement? (Photo)

You are not very far out of your surgery, and there probably is some ongoing swelling. As this improves, I would not expect significant improvement of the umbilical shape. Talked to her plastic surgeon about this and they may consider a number of different options to shape that bellybutton better to your expectations.

Yes, a revision can help tighten and make your belly button less protuberant. It is not uncommon that excess umbilical stalk can result in this occurrence. This can be done with local with good success. I would not hesitate to offer . . . thank you.

Hello Lexuscaroline33,

Thank you for your question regarding your belly button revision after a tummy tuck.

Thank you for your history and your pictures. Yes, your belly button can be revised. Belly button revisions are quite common and are often performed under local anesthesia in the office. In your case, I would recommend removing more skin and fat from the belly button. This can be done by making an incision circumferentially around your belly button. A donut-shaped area of skin and fat is then resected from the inner belly button, which will shorten it and result in a smaller, flatter, and less protruding belly button.

If the appearance of your belly button is bothering you, I would suggest going ahead with the revision. This procedure will help improve its look and address the bulging you are experiencing.

I hope I have answered your question regarding belly button revision after a tummy tuck. Good luck.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS