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)

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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?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from an umbilicoplasty. It involves going in to deepen the belly button and reshaping it to your desired look. I recommend you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi Katherinele

Belly button surgery, sometimes called umbilicoplasty or belly button lift, is a procedure changes the shape and size of your navel. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear katherinele,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you can try steroid injections to improve it. Belly button revision is another option. 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

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