I am 7 weeks post op of a tt surgery, and just removed the dressing out of my belly button and i am concern. I have always had a meaty looking belly button but because it was a inny it wasn't that bad looking but after surgery it looks really ugly. Should I try the marbel or earplug method on my belly button. My surgeon said it needed to air out but sfter I saw him I researched a little and saw those to methods sometimes work should I try it?
August 22, 2020
Answer: Making your belly button an "INNY" Dear Ms Perez,Thank you for your picture. 7 weeks after surgery your belly button looks good, It has some depth to it. It acquire more depth as it heals. That has been my experience with my patients. Under no circumstances would I recommend placing a foreign object like a marble or an ear plug into your belly button. It will not increase the depth and may hinder the healing. Best wishesEarl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS
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August 22, 2020
Answer: Making your belly button an "INNY" Dear Ms Perez,Thank you for your picture. 7 weeks after surgery your belly button looks good, It has some depth to it. It acquire more depth as it heals. That has been my experience with my patients. Under no circumstances would I recommend placing a foreign object like a marble or an ear plug into your belly button. It will not increase the depth and may hinder the healing. Best wishesEarl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS
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January 25, 2021
Answer: Earplugs and marbles in belly buttons are usually used to help with constricting belly buttons where the opening is scarring down in a bad way. With resolution of swelling, your belly button may improve in aesthetics. And if it doesn't you should be able to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If the opening is large enough, don't put stuff in your belly button as it could only lead to problems with healing. Or you can ask your surgeon for his/her advice.
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January 25, 2021
Answer: Earplugs and marbles in belly buttons are usually used to help with constricting belly buttons where the opening is scarring down in a bad way. With resolution of swelling, your belly button may improve in aesthetics. And if it doesn't you should be able to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If the opening is large enough, don't put stuff in your belly button as it could only lead to problems with healing. Or you can ask your surgeon for his/her advice.
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