Stretch mark on belly button from pregnancy! How can this be treated? (photo)

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I have a one year old now and when I was pregnant I wasn't aware you couldn't wear a belly piercing! So this happened:( now I don't know how to get rid of it at all. Is there any procedures that will fix this ? I'm happy with my stomach I have a fast metabolism and now I'm starting to work out so I could get my body back ! Please tell me how I could fix this belly button issue. It's a little bit of Extra skin with stretch marks.thanks :)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In the absence of a hernia, the small piece of skin can be removed.    It is a short procedure that requires little to no down time.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bmilani13,
based on your photo, it looks like you might benefit from belly button surgery. Belly button reconstruction is very delicate surgery. I spend a lot of time on belly button reconstruction so that my patients get the best possible outcome. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS · Answer

The comment with your photo, that your belly button is half in and half out, is more concerning that the stretch marks as it may represent an umbilical hernia, something that is quite common following pregnancy.  A bit of muscle separation can cause fat, or sometimes even intestine, to bulge out at the belly button and if this gets trapped there it can actually be dangerous.  I recommend that you see a Board Certified plastic surgeon, preferably one with general surgery training as well, who can discuss a simultaneous hernia repair as well as umbilicoplasty to improve both the anatomy issue as well as the appearance of your belly button.Best wishes, Dr. L

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