34 y/o mother of 2, can umbilical hernia repair remove loose skin around the navel and reverse outward belly button?

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Hi. Im 34. I've had 2 babies. My stomach was perfect after my first. My second gave me a lot of stretchmarks just around the navel. Can this procedure help not only repare my new outtie but also remove some loose skin around the navel? My strechmarks make my skin look so old and crepey. I've had 3 Morpheus8, 3 PRP and a bunch of Ultrasound skin tightening treaments.

Vincent Gardner, MD · Answer

Hi jo_toronto,Unfortunately, an umbilical hernia repair will not address the loose skin and stretchmarks. This problem is seen commonly after having several children. An abdominoplasty will address the problems you have....meaning we can fix the umbilical hernia, remove a lot of the stretch marks in the lower abdomen, repair the diastasis (or separated 6 pack muscles) and remove the excess lower abdominal skin. We also do quite a bit of liposuction if you need it. Again, think about what you want. The hernia can be repaired but this won't address the other concerns. Also, I would wait to do anything until you have completed your family...if you are contemplating more children. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button. If there is a lot of skin, we would use a tummy tuck scar whereas smaller corrections can be performed using just the belly button incision which is well hidden inside your belly button.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jo_toronto,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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