I am a 21 year old female who was born with Gastroschisis and I now have a large dent where my belly button should be and I would like to find out information on what I can have done to give me a smaller, cuter, more normal looking belly button and flatter tummy.
May 11, 2017
Answer: Options to correct abdominal contour Thank you for your question. With your history of gastroschisis this is not a simple yes or no question. While I think several surgical and non-surgical options may exist to help correct your abdominal contour, I think an in person consultation would be paramount in deciding what is possible. A detailed surgical history as well as a physical exam will help determine what options are appropriate for you specifically. Seek consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you get the answers you are looking for. Best of luck.
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May 11, 2017
Answer: Options to correct abdominal contour Thank you for your question. With your history of gastroschisis this is not a simple yes or no question. While I think several surgical and non-surgical options may exist to help correct your abdominal contour, I think an in person consultation would be paramount in deciding what is possible. A detailed surgical history as well as a physical exam will help determine what options are appropriate for you specifically. Seek consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you get the answers you are looking for. Best of luck.
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May 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck not needed Your tummy can be improved dramatically with a scar revision and some liposuction. You do not need, nor should you have a tummy tuck! You are only 21 years old with no extra skin, the scar from the tummy tuck would be worse than the scar you already have. If someone suggests a tummy tuck to you, I would run the other direction as fast as possible! Please see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a complete evaluation, your procedure might even be covered by health insurance since you were born with a congenital defect.Good Luck!
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May 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck not needed Your tummy can be improved dramatically with a scar revision and some liposuction. You do not need, nor should you have a tummy tuck! You are only 21 years old with no extra skin, the scar from the tummy tuck would be worse than the scar you already have. If someone suggests a tummy tuck to you, I would run the other direction as fast as possible! Please see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a complete evaluation, your procedure might even be covered by health insurance since you were born with a congenital defect.Good Luck!
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