Is this scar normal around belly button? (photo)

September 16, 2014
Asked By:Maxine123 in New York, NY

Hi, I am 4 months post op tummy tuck. I think I have a big scar around my belly button. Is this normal for the stage I am at? Can my belly button be made smaller?

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