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Fat pouch above belly button after lipo - can this be fixed without a full tummy tuck? (Photo)

Calm193256Aug 7, 2025
Had lipo 6 years ago and I’ve had this little fat pouch above my belly button that really bothers me. Is there anything i can do without getting a full tummy tuck to fix this? i understand my skin is lose in this area but i just want it to be flat and it doesn’t matter how much weight i lose it always sticks out a bit.

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 9, 2025
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