My belly button is shaped weird, can it be surgically fixed to change the shape of it? (Photo)

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So my bellybutton is almost shaped like a line. It sits crooked and so when I lift stomach fat on my left side, the bellybutton straightens out. Would it fix itself if I lost belly fat? Or is this something that would need to be surgically fixed? Thanks in advance for any answers!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ilovehashbrowns,it is hard to tell without an examination but you might be a candidate for a belly button surgery. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery   
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

John Sampson, MD (license obligations) · Answer

Hi,
As per your photo, it seems you need a thorough examination of your belly button to find out the best options for you.
I would recommend you to visit any experienced surgeon for consultation.

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

You need an in person consultation to determine your options.  In some cases excess fat in the tummy region can distort the appearance of the belly button.  I always advise my patients that they will achieve the best results from surgery, small or big, when they are at their ideal goal weight.

Julian Gordon, MD · Answer

The overhang of your tissue on the upper portion on your belly button could be caused by excess fat and/or by excess skin or poor skin tone.  If it is due to excess fat, losing weight or liposuction or a less invasive procedure like Sculpsure could get you the result you desire.  If it is a skin issue, a belly button surgery (removing excess skin and re-shaping) may be the best answer.Evaluation in person, by a board certified plastic surgeon, should give you that answer.

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