I had a tummy tuck with abdominal tightening about 5 months ago. I am extremely happy with my results, but now that my belly button is well healed, I am worried it is too small, and that the scarring around it is large. My surgeon said he does revisions at no cost, but I wanted other opinions before I speak with him. Thank you!
September 9, 2022
Answer: Cortisone injection There are a number of factors that can make a scar more visible. Excessive height, depression, color or width. Your scar seems to be a little bit thicker consistent with what is known as a hypertrophied scar. That can be softened to some degree with an injection of cortisone. You might want to see if that provides satisfactory results without having to perform a more invasive revision.
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September 9, 2022
Answer: Cortisone injection There are a number of factors that can make a scar more visible. Excessive height, depression, color or width. Your scar seems to be a little bit thicker consistent with what is known as a hypertrophied scar. That can be softened to some degree with an injection of cortisone. You might want to see if that provides satisfactory results without having to perform a more invasive revision.
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September 9, 2022
Answer: Umbilicus Thank you for your question. Obviously, you have a lot of scar around the outside of your belly button. If it bothers you, I would recommend a revision. Now that everything is healed there is less tension pulling on your belly button which is what caused the unsightly scars. Depending on how your surgeon originally trimmed your belly button, it may be difficult or impossible for him/her to make it any larger however. Good luck.
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September 9, 2022
Answer: Umbilicus Thank you for your question. Obviously, you have a lot of scar around the outside of your belly button. If it bothers you, I would recommend a revision. Now that everything is healed there is less tension pulling on your belly button which is what caused the unsightly scars. Depending on how your surgeon originally trimmed your belly button, it may be difficult or impossible for him/her to make it any larger however. Good luck.
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