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

fearfully01Mar 5, 2016
I had a tummy tuck in Nov. 2014 and liposuction of stomach area in March 2015 my belly button is misshapen and large and protruding

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Johnson C. Lee, MD

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...

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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...

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Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACS

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

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