What can I do about my large, protruding, ugly belly button? (photos)

Umbilicoplasty can possibly remove some of the loose skin above your belly button, but to really remove all the "crepey" skin, you would either require a significant scar beyond your belly button in a visible part of your abdomen or require an abdominoplasty which would hide the scar in your...

Thank you for your question.  I would start with a face to face consultation with a a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with this area. After your consultation they should be able to let you know your options. Once you know your options then you can decide if it makes...

You have a dehiscence of the belly button repair.  This needs to be seen by your operating surgeon ASAP.  It could lead to an infection and poor healing if not addressed.  Hard to say for sure based on the pic but that is my sense from the pic.Good Luck,Andrew Cohen MD

Yes an Umbilicoplasty will remove the scar tissue or skin above the belly button.  If there is any hernia it can be fixed at the same time.  A deep suture is then placed to create an innie belly button.  I use all dissolvable sutures usually so that the incision will look pretty....

If all you want to improve is the stretched skin between navel and piercing - a minor office belly button procedure called an umbilicoplasty is all you need.Lasers will not get rid of the skin.Tummy tucks will improve your abdomen overall, getting rid of stretched skin, excess fat and loose...

Thank you for your question about correcting your navel piercing.Cost varies but this procedure is usually minor, in the office and affordable.To find a surgeon, either research local Board Certified Plastic Surgeons - there are many excellent ones in San Diego.Or go to the website of the...