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Dark Belly Button. Will the color change to match my skin tone? (photos)

Will my belly button lighten up, specifically the color of the inside of the belly button is dark. Will the color change to match my skin tone?

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Dr. Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Dr. Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 23, 2016
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