I know it’s to soon to know final results. I originally had an inee now after TT I have an outee. Is it possible that as it heels it will go back in? My doctor just said “wait” but I feel like is it possible is a question that can be answered, but maybe I’m wrong. I just want to know what to expect or if there is anything I can do to “push it in”.
August 3, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question and excellent photos. First of all, I believe that you already have an excellent result from your surgery. That being said, the belly button can sometimes be a challenge, especially in someone as trim and fit as you are. In patients that have a little more fat in the abdominal skin, the umbilicus is pulled down toward the abdominal wall making it, and the surrounding scar less noticeable. In your case, when the excess skin was removed with your TT and with no excess fat on your abdominal wall, your belly button becomes more visible and appears more superficial. In time, i believe that this will become less noticeable. Good luck.
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August 3, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question and excellent photos. First of all, I believe that you already have an excellent result from your surgery. That being said, the belly button can sometimes be a challenge, especially in someone as trim and fit as you are. In patients that have a little more fat in the abdominal skin, the umbilicus is pulled down toward the abdominal wall making it, and the surrounding scar less noticeable. In your case, when the excess skin was removed with your TT and with no excess fat on your abdominal wall, your belly button becomes more visible and appears more superficial. In time, i believe that this will become less noticeable. Good luck.
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August 3, 2019
Answer: Belly button after TT Thanks for your question and photo. Let me begin by saying that you look to already have a fantastic result! As far as the belly button goes, it would be helpful to see pre operative photos. Many times, if you have a moderate amount of fat/skin, the belly button will appear pulled in relative to the surrounding skin, ie: an innie. After tummy tuck, if your actual umbilical depth is shallow, and you have removed fat surrounding the umbilicus, your belly button may appear flatter. It does not look like you have an umbilical hernia, which could cause an "outie" as well. This will likely improve to some degree as you heal. Best Regards.Dr Deboni@drdeboni
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August 3, 2019
Answer: Belly button after TT Thanks for your question and photo. Let me begin by saying that you look to already have a fantastic result! As far as the belly button goes, it would be helpful to see pre operative photos. Many times, if you have a moderate amount of fat/skin, the belly button will appear pulled in relative to the surrounding skin, ie: an innie. After tummy tuck, if your actual umbilical depth is shallow, and you have removed fat surrounding the umbilicus, your belly button may appear flatter. It does not look like you have an umbilical hernia, which could cause an "outie" as well. This will likely improve to some degree as you heal. Best Regards.Dr Deboni@drdeboni
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