Slit for Belly Button?

December 16, 2012
Asked By:Bullet in Young, Arizona

I had tummy tuck and lipo...it's been 8 weeks now and my belly button is a mere small slit . What I am wondering is.. do we need a belly button to be open or can it just be left this way or is it ugly? I really don't want to go thru another surgery for something that really healthwise doesn't matter.

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December 19, 2012

Answer: Small belly button after tummy tuck

December 19, 2012

Answer: Small belly button after tummy tuck

September 1, 2015

Answer: The belly button may appear too small due to swelling

September 1, 2015

Answer: The belly button may appear too small due to swelling

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