I am 1 year post op from a mommy makeover. Although I'm pretty content with the rest of my results. I hate my belly button. My surgeon has tried kenolog shots for 6 months. Now he seems to not know what to do. Is there any doctors out there that have had experience with this and can help me?
September 3, 2017
Answer: Belly button surgery Dear pw6060,reconstruction of belly button is the most delicate part of tummy tuck surgery and it requires a precision and time to be done correctly. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. You will get the best recommendations after a thorough examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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September 3, 2017
Answer: Belly button surgery Dear pw6060,reconstruction of belly button is the most delicate part of tummy tuck surgery and it requires a precision and time to be done correctly. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. You will get the best recommendations after a thorough examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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November 25, 2017
Answer: Thick scarring around belly button after tummy tuck It looks like you have hypertrophic scarring (abnormally thick scarring) of the wound around the edge of the belly button (umbilicus). The first line treatments are silicone gel and steroid injections. The good news is that these kinds of scars tend to flatten with time (2 years) even without treatment. Even once the scarring has flattened I suspect you will still find the small pitted appearance unsatisfactory, in which case a revision procedure may help. It is possible for the hypertrophic scarring to come back after a second operation so think long and hard before undergoing further surgery after consulting your surgeon. I hope it works out for you.
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November 25, 2017
Answer: Thick scarring around belly button after tummy tuck It looks like you have hypertrophic scarring (abnormally thick scarring) of the wound around the edge of the belly button (umbilicus). The first line treatments are silicone gel and steroid injections. The good news is that these kinds of scars tend to flatten with time (2 years) even without treatment. Even once the scarring has flattened I suspect you will still find the small pitted appearance unsatisfactory, in which case a revision procedure may help. It is possible for the hypertrophic scarring to come back after a second operation so think long and hard before undergoing further surgery after consulting your surgeon. I hope it works out for you.
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