I had abdomnoplasty a year and a half ago. My BB ended up flat with a large circular stretched scar. 8 months postop I had a revision on my BB. It looked great directly after, but within days it was flat and stretched again. Even with limited movement. 8 months later, 5 days ago, I had another BB revision and it has returned flat and stretched. Would the marble trick deepen my BB? How and when would I use it?
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Can my flat belly button be fixed with the marble trick after tummy tuck and 2 revisions?
Your belly button problem is more common than most realize. It is typically caused by an occurrence known a cicatricial scarring, where the scar contracts in a circular manner and the forces pull the surrounding tissue inwardly. I am sorry to hear that you are having this issue....
Thank you for the photo, and I am sorry to hear that you have had some postoperative complications. From what I can see, there can be a definite improvement with another procedure. My recommendation would be to redo the abdominoplasty. In so doing, the loose skin above AND below your navel...
There are many potential reasons but it does sound as if you have a visceral or intraabdominal component. Are you back to your regular diet? Probiotic supplements may help. Abdominal core compression exercise regimens may also help to flatten. Were your muscles repaired with permanent or...