Is there anything I can do to fix a little sagging skin, post partum, where my belly button was pierced? (Photo)

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I had a baby on January 3rd. He is my second baby and I didn't get any stretch marks, but my belly button piercing is a bit saggy after this one...it's not horrible, but I don't like it. I saw another woman ask about an umbilicalplasty, and all the answers were negative, but she had A LOT of excess skin, way more than I do. I wish I could go back and never get it pierced, but it looks silly with just the hole so I'll keep the ring in. Is there something I can do to fix this?

Craig S. Rock, MD, FACS · Answer

Having the piercing tract ("tunnel") removed surgically can be performed under local anesthesia and may improve your appearance.  You would end up with a small scar at the top of the tract and a small scar within the umbilicus.  I recommend that you consult with board-certified plastic surgeons who have performed umbilicoplasties.  They can examine you and then advise you on what you can reasonably expect from the procedure, as well as its potential risks.Good luck.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

To remove the hole from a belly button piercing it would require a small in office procedure, but it would be a small surgery.  There is no non invasive skin tightening method that could possibly remove the hole from your belly button piercing.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

You have recovered very well from pregnancy! The excess skin above your belly button which causes hooding  can be removed with a simple procedure under local anesthesia.

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

I would stay away from surgery but you may want to try some of the non invasive skin tightening procedures. I would stay away from cool sculpt!Cutera Titan or Thermage or Ultherapy may have some benefit with low risk if done well. Good Luck!

Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS · Answer

Let's preface this with - you need to be seen in person before an actual treatment plan can be recommended but there is a minimally invasive technique of skin tightening which may offer you the result you're looking for. ThermiRF is not typically used for belly procedures (due to cost and treatment time) but to provide a small area such as your describing.good luck in your journey and always seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon

Is there anything I can do to fix a little sagging skin, post partum, where my belly button was pierced? (Photo)

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Is there anything I can do to fix a little sagging skin, post partum, where my belly button was pierced? (Photo)

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Answer: You look great!

Answer: You look great!

Answer: Technology to the rescue (maybe)

Answer: Technology to the rescue (maybe)

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