Can the scarring around my belly button after tummy tuck revision be corrected? What are my options? (photo)

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I had a tummy tuck over a year ago and my belly button had thick scarring around it. I had a revision 6 months later and the new belly button has thick, dark scarring around it. How can this be fixed?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes the scarring around your belly button can be improved.  Steroid injections can lessen the thickness.  Lasers may help with the pigment.  You can also consider a revision to improve the overall look.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Genuine684649,
it looks like your scar is hypertrophic so steroid injections can be an option. If you are considering treatment, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have a keloid scar.  This is very common in darker skin types.  Would recommend scar revision with the placement of kenalog to help prevent it from reoccurring .   I do see this a lot and have had some success in improving it.   Go to a board certified plastic surgeon who is comfortable with keloid scars and darker  skin patients.

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