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Saggy belly button after pregnancy. How can I fix it? (Photo)

Mommy0005Apr 2, 2015
I'm 26 years old and I'm wondering if there is a fix for this without a huge scar. I definitely do not want a tummy tuck. At all. would fraxel or thermage work?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I would begin with topical Melarase AM and PM and chemical peels to help with the discoloration. Microneedling and chemical peels will continue to improve your scars. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Jason Emer, MD

I suggest seeing your physician to ensure this isn't a herpes infection or contact irritation.  If treated early you will not get scars.  If it goes untreated and you scratch or break the skin you can get scars.  It appears to me from the picture you are a better candidate for co2...

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Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

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