Planning on a tummy tuck in November, haven't had any consults yet to ask in person. Have any of the Doc's, intentionally & at the pts request, eliminated a belly button? I know it's typical to cut a new hole, to replace the naval. Other then aesthetics, does the naval serve any other purpose (during adulthood)? Different as it may sound, I'd like to come away after the surgery without a belly button.
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A tummy tuck would be a reasonable option based upon your description.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Look for great reviews and great
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From the photo you have provided, it appears that you have a little bit of delayed wound healing at the bottom edge of your belly button. Your belly button (umbilicus) is healing up and it is not dying!Continue to apply antibiotic ointment to the area, and within a few weeks you will...
