I had a tummy tuck/ hernia repair 5 years ago and I have not been satisfied with my belly button since surgery. It's completely closed and also has a dark keloid scar over it. Please help. Thank you
August 9, 2019
Answer: Belly button Dear Renee_25, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from belly button revision surgery. Belly button reconstruction is the most delicate part of tummy tuck surgery. I spend a lot of time on belly button reconstruction so that my patients get the best possible outcome. If you are considering a 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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 9, 2019
Answer: Belly button Dear Renee_25, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from belly button revision surgery. Belly button reconstruction is the most delicate part of tummy tuck surgery. I spend a lot of time on belly button reconstruction so that my patients get the best possible outcome. If you are considering a 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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 9, 2019
Answer: Belly button scar revision Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a belly button scar revision. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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August 9, 2019
Answer: Belly button scar revision Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a belly button scar revision. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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