I am 25 and my belly button rejected peircing at age 16. I am super self conscious about it and would like to know what my options would be to fix this. I have lost 45 pounds as well had 2 children and would like to lose about 15 more pounds. What would the cost estimate be to fix something like this? And recovery time? Thank you in advance!
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January 10, 2013
Answer: Local anesthesia and a small procedure can correct a belly piercing gone awry.
Vanessa,
Umbilicoplasty can be performed after abdominoplasty surgery to improve the appearance of the belly button. The problem is that for you it would cause externally visible scars, which is probably what you were trying to avoid with the float procedure to begin with. The...
From your photo, it appears that you would be a good candidate for aumbilicoplasty surgery. This will improve your belly button, but it seems that the stretch marks you have will likely partially remain since they are so extensive.
You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area ...