What can I do about my belly button/scar (I was born with gastroschisis)? (Photo)

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I’m nearly 25 and I was born with Gastroschisis and I really hate my belly button/scar. It makes me have no self-confidence. I’ve had 2 children.

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.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Based on what your concerns are, 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.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. It would be helpful to evaluate your abdomen without pulling the skin above this area.  Gastroschisis scar/belly button area can be improved with surgical revisions. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. 
 
 Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  chelsea_robson,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from umbilicoplasty in order to improve the shape of your belly button. 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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