Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

SCAR REMOVAL PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

FIND MORE PROVIDERS
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL
Posted under Scar Removal q&a

How to get rid of red and brown ingrown hair scars underneath belly button due to shaving and picking? (photos)

Take me to the beach
A few years back I stupidly shaved the hair underneath my belly button. Fast forward, I now have ingrown hairs & red & brown ingrown hair scars that won't fade. I picked at them when I knew I shouldn't have, but I haven't for a while now. I have formed multiple ingrown hairs and many of the spots are due to trying to dig them out. I exfoliate it every day and have tried bleaching cream. I can't afford laser treatment so maybe oils or affordable prescription? I need to be able to do it at home.

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Ryan A. Stanton, MD profile photo
Dr. Ryan A. Stanton, MD
Answered on Jul 17, 2022
Answer
6 people found this helpful
Dr. Ryan A. Stanton, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Answered on Mar 21, 2019
Answer
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Harold J. Kaplan, MD profile photo
Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Answered on Jun 20, 2014
Answer
Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Answered on Jun 20, 2014
Answer
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE

SCAR REMOVAL PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

FIND MORE PROVIDERS
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL