Would belly button surgery alone correct my frowning belly button from weight loss? (photo)

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I don’t want a tummy tuck. Could I get a belly button surgery to perhaps deepen the belly button and remove the excess hooded skin?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear anongaghah,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears you may have some improvement with an umbilicoplasty.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your concerns and learn if this procedure is right for you.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Belly button surgery, also known as umbilicoplasty, can improve the appearance of the belly button by reshaping, resizing, or repositioning it. It's possible that umbilicoplasty alone could help correct a frowning belly button caused by weight loss, but the extent of improvement will depend on the individual case.

If you have excess skin around the belly button, a surgeon may recommend combining umbilicoplasty with a skin tightening procedure such as a mini tummy tuck. However, if you do not want a tummy tuck, your surgeon may be able to perform a modified version of an umbilicoplasty that can address your concerns without requiring extensive skin removal.

During your consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they can evaluate your individual case and discuss your goals and concerns to determine the best course of action. They may also provide you with before-and-after photos of similar cases they have treated in the past to help you understand what kind of results to expect.

It's important to keep in mind that surgery always involves some level of risk, and it's important to carefully consider the potential benefits and risks before making any decisions. Your surgeon can provide you with more information about the specific risks and benefits of an umbilicoplasty and help you determine whether it is the right choice for you.

Best of luck !

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You could get some improvement, but you would do better with minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening like ThermiTight or Renuvion.

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