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Fixing a partial outie belly button. (Photos)

arl16Jan 8, 2017
I've always been self-conscious of how my belly button looks, with its skin that sticks out around it. What would cause this? It's definitely not a hernia. And can it be easily turned into a normal innie? Thanks.

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