How do I get rid of ugly belly button piercing scar?

April 20, 2015
Asked By:Bellybutton12134 in Seattle, WA

I had my belly button pierced years ago and the hole never closed. Shortly after taking out the piercing, I got pregnant and the scar stretched through pregnancy. I hate the appearance of the holes left behind. Is it possible to just stitch the hole back together (top one is worse) or do you have to cut out the scar tissue? I've heard it can be done under local...I don't care what it costs but I need a doctor in Seattle who has done this before!

Answers (3)

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June 7, 2023

Answer: A revision can be done for this

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A revision can be done for this

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2015

Answer: Piercing Scar -- Treat with scar revision

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 22, 2015

Answer: Piercing Scar -- Treat with scar revision

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 20, 2015

Answer: Treatment of belly button piercing scar

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2015

Answer: Treatment of belly button piercing scar

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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