I had a tummy tuck 4 years ago and my belly button has almost closed completely. I went to my surgeon 1.5 years ago to see what could be done. He told me to try stretching it. I can barely get a q-tip in it, and I’m starting to get infections. My surgeon has recently retired. Because I’m experiencing infections will a revision be covered under insurance?
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Dear Witty3585,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, you might get some benefit from umbilicoplasty. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more...
Dear alemoniquee,
this is the question you should ask your surgeon because every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of...
