Keloid belly button after tummy tuck. What can I do? Will I need a revision or will I need to do months of injections. (photos)

August 2, 2020
Asked By:katherinele in Houston, TX

I am 1 year post Op of a tummy tuck and my belly button is so dark raised and ugly. This past week it’s been sensitive to touch and I noticed some dried blood inside and a little discharge that is dry as well. Will I need a revision or steroid injections. Is it costly?

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August 10, 2020

Answer: Keloid belly button after tummy tuck. What can I do? Will I need a revision or will I need to do months of injections.

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 10, 2020

Answer: Keloid belly button after tummy tuck. What can I do? Will I need a revision or will I need to do months of injections.

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2023

Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam laser can help reduce appearance of the scar. Revision may be needed

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2023

Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam laser can help reduce appearance of the scar. Revision may be needed

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2020

Answer: Umbilicoplasty or Belly Button Surgery

Phillip Chang, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2020

Answer: Umbilicoplasty or Belly Button Surgery

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Answer: Belly button

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