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Which treatment or surgery do you suggest for 5 years post op lipo, with irregularity and loose skin on top of my belly button?

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luvpJul 18, 2018

Hello, I had a liposuction five years ago and on the top belly button I have a “dent” with loose skin. Is any procedure I can have to fix this irregularity?

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Dr. Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC
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