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 :)
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August 4, 2019
Answer: Stretch mark on belly button from pregnancy! How can this be treated? (photo)
Dear Witty3585,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, you might get some benefit from umbilicoplasty. 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...
Dear alemoniquee,
this is the question you should ask your surgeon because every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of...
Thank you for submitting your photographs along with your concerns.You would be a good candidate for a belly button revision. It is a short procedure that requires little to no down time. For the best results I suggest you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.