What Surgery Can Be Done to Fix my Belly Button? (photo)

Hello,

Thank you for the photo.  Yes, plastic surgery can improve the shape and appearance of your belly button.  This can be accomplished in a number of different ways and each has its own advantage and disadvantage.  You will first have to decide how much correction you will want as this will determine which of the procedures you will have to pursue and the procedure in turn will determine cost, incision length and location, and downtime.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta 

As mentioned, you do need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine the integrity of your abdominal wall and if there is any hernia present.  Depending on your goals and desires, you could consider a tummy tuck with or without umbilical reconstruction, depending on how happy you are with your native belly button.  An umbilical float allows your belly button to be anchored back to the fascia creating an 'inny' but if it is excessively wide, you may want to consider removing your belly button, leaving a vertical scar above your mons and then reconstructing the belly button at a level you will be happy with.  Circumferential tightening where purse-string sutures are used are unpredictable and I do not recommend them.  Discuss this with your doctor and allow them to help you through the decision process.