I lost 135 pounds over six years ago. I am in shape but my only issue is my bellybutton. It has enough loose skin above it that it makes it sag..and because of the skin laying on it I keep getting infections inside of it. I of course clean it every time I shower and make sure it gets dry but it just cant be helped. I do stomach exercises but hear that wont help. I cant afford surgery now but besides a full tummy tuck is there surgery just for belly buttons?
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The answer will be based on a clear discussion from you with your surgeon first as well as the anesthesiologist. More often, this would be a reason to postpone your surgery, but they should all work together to ensure your highest level of safety.Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS
Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. Your question is a very important one and I would recommend you undergoing liposuction and autologous fat grafting to the buttocks (BBL) first followed by a period of 2 to 3 months prior to undergoing abdominoplasty and breast...
Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has a different policy regarding seromas. We usually aspirate ours, and they seem to heal faster. This is us, and there is a risk of infection when aspirations are done. Ask your surgeon to reconsider, and give a reason for not aspiration of the...