Closing and inflammation of belly button after tummy tuck. What are my options? (Photo)

Hello @Sociable844465, thank you for your question. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level. It would be wise to take an ultrasound scan of the abdominal wall to know what is happening. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

I’m a big fan of keeping the belly button small to get the most natural looking mid abdomen during a tummy tuck. Ideally the remnant of the belly button should pull skin in to create a natural funnel shape of the mid abdomen. to get the shape right requires removing sufficient amounts of subcutaneous fat to allow for a natural contour.
It is not unusual to get hypertrophic scar information on this part of the incision.
This is especially true for patients who are prone to this type of healing.
At this point there is very little to work with and I don’t see how a revision would help you with the exception of attempting to make a new belly button which is very difficult and often does not turn out any better.
Sometimes using silicone sheeting or very careful use of anti-inflammatory steroid injections can be helpful but can also cause problems.
Not an easy situation for either side.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD