4 pregnancies, stretched skin and a wrinkled belly button. How can I fix this? (Photos)

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I'm trying to figure out how to best fix my stomach. I've had 4 pregnancies and my skin is stretched out, but not severely. I was hoping to avoid a tummy tuck since there isn't a ton of loose skin. What bothers me the most is actually the wrinkled belly button (I had a piercing before my first pregnancy and I think that added to the wrinkled look). What are all my best options for fixing all this? If you answer my question, please let me know also if there's something specific that would help the belly button appearance. Thank you!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

If you are only concerned about the appearance of your belly button, then that can be targeted alone. Surgery can reshape your belly button to improve its appearance. However, the procedure would not improve any other area.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LindaSocks,

based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello. Looking at your photos, I don't think you have enough loose skin to warrant a tummy tuck. In fact, your abdomen has a pretty good contour, with only slight skin laxity, even around your belly button.
In your case, I would consider VASER liposuction to better define your abdomen and encourage some skin retraction. This could improve the firmness and overall appearance of your abdominal skin without the larger scar that a tummy tuck typically leaves.
Regarding your belly button specifically, some of the wrinkles appear to be related to the surrounding skin laxity and your previous belly button piercing. Improving skin retraction can soften its appearance, although VASER cannot guarantee complete correction of the wrinkles around the belly button.
Based on this photos, I would lean towards a more conservative approach with VASER rather than a tummy tuck.

4 pregnancies, stretched skin and a wrinkled belly button. How can I fix this? (Photos)

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