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38 Year Old Mother of 2 Boys Wants Her Belly Button Back! - Toronto, ON
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I decided to do a review on Umbilicoplasty/Belly...
Nica77October 9, 2015
$4,000
I decided to do a review on Umbilicoplasty/Belly Button Surgery because there are hardly any reviews of this type of surgery and I figure I'll walk you through my journey this far.
Before I start I'll give you a bit of background. I've always been happy with my belly button until I had my second child. I have two boys, a 3 year old and a one year old.
After my second child my belly button didn't go back or resemble anything of what it looked like pre-pregnancy.
Shortly after giving birth, I decided that I was going to accept my body as it was, since after all I had just had two beautiful boys. However after a few months I decided that I wanted to get it fixed. I figured that I deserved it and I wanted to feel comfortable in a two piece bikini again. So I searched everywhere until I found an answer from a Toronto doctor regarding Umbilicoplasty and how it was actually a common procedure in his clinic. That's how I found Doctor Marc Dupere. I read about him and his credentials were impressive. So I decided to make a consultation to see him. When I met Doctor Dupere I found him to be down to earth and knowledgeable, he let me know that after examining me I had a small umbilical hernia. I was happy to hear that he was able to note something was not quite right in that area, because I had felt some discomfort and tenderness around my belly button as well. His staff was friendly and informative. At the end of the consultation I felt comfortable with him and he made me feel that I was in good hands. I was happy to know that my surgery was not just cosmetic but that he would address the small hernia I had.
I had my surgery on August 19th, 2015 it was done under local anesthetic and I was awake the whole time. The procedure lasted for about 90 minutes and I was sent home that day. I had a follow up two weeks later for stitch removal.
I had my 6th week follow up with Doctor Dupere a couple of weeks ago and I told him that I found the size of the belly button too large. The circumference is too large compared to my waist size. He told me that, part of the issue was that I did not have significant fat on my stomach to make the belly button sit inwards. However, he said that we can revise it by making the belly button surface area smaller. My husband thinks that my belly button looked better before surgery but has faith that Doctor Dupere will be able to improve the current look of it. I'm hoping that after the revision it will look more natural. I'm not expecting perfection, I do have realistic expectations, however I do want an aesthetically pleasing belly button.
I will post recent pictures tomorrow since I only have the ones attached on my computer, the most recent one being two weeks post-op. I will also post a pic of my pre-pregnancy belly button for comparison.
Before I start I'll give you a bit of background. I've always been happy with my belly button until I had my second child. I have two boys, a 3 year old and a one year old.
After my second child my belly button didn't go back or resemble anything of what it looked like pre-pregnancy.
Shortly after giving birth, I decided that I was going to accept my body as it was, since after all I had just had two beautiful boys. However after a few months I decided that I wanted to get it fixed. I figured that I deserved it and I wanted to feel comfortable in a two piece bikini again. So I searched everywhere until I found an answer from a Toronto doctor regarding Umbilicoplasty and how it was actually a common procedure in his clinic. That's how I found Doctor Marc Dupere. I read about him and his credentials were impressive. So I decided to make a consultation to see him. When I met Doctor Dupere I found him to be down to earth and knowledgeable, he let me know that after examining me I had a small umbilical hernia. I was happy to hear that he was able to note something was not quite right in that area, because I had felt some discomfort and tenderness around my belly button as well. His staff was friendly and informative. At the end of the consultation I felt comfortable with him and he made me feel that I was in good hands. I was happy to know that my surgery was not just cosmetic but that he would address the small hernia I had.
I had my surgery on August 19th, 2015 it was done under local anesthetic and I was awake the whole time. The procedure lasted for about 90 minutes and I was sent home that day. I had a follow up two weeks later for stitch removal.
I had my 6th week follow up with Doctor Dupere a couple of weeks ago and I told him that I found the size of the belly button too large. The circumference is too large compared to my waist size. He told me that, part of the issue was that I did not have significant fat on my stomach to make the belly button sit inwards. However, he said that we can revise it by making the belly button surface area smaller. My husband thinks that my belly button looked better before surgery but has faith that Doctor Dupere will be able to improve the current look of it. I'm hoping that after the revision it will look more natural. I'm not expecting perfection, I do have realistic expectations, however I do want an aesthetically pleasing belly button.
I will post recent pictures tomorrow since I only have the ones attached on my computer, the most recent one being two weeks post-op. I will also post a pic of my pre-pregnancy belly button for comparison.
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Replies (7)
October 15, 2015
I had a umbilicoplasty on August 10th, 2015. I have a love/hate relationship with it since the procedure. I'm sure as time goes by it'll meet my expectations (fingers crossed) lol...I know first hand how frustrating it can be just sitting and waiting for the final results. After looking at your pics I can see why u're unhappy with it. Hoping the revision will give you better results. Please keep me updated! Good luck
October 16, 2015
Hi destinyskye, thanks for your comment. I'm definitely planning to keep you updated. This process is going to take long but I'm hoping that this revision will address the issue. Let me know if you're happy with your final results as well :-)
November 24, 2017
To me you look great, trust me, many women would like to look like you after pregnancy, a little change in your body is ok considering the fact that you were giving life to a little human
August 11, 2019
Thank you very much. I do accept the changes that have come with pregnancy and aging. It's all part of life.
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August 22, 2021
did this procedure cost $5,000?
September 20, 2021
It was close to 8k and honestly not sure if I would do it again. Maybe not with this treatment provider
UPDATED FROM Nica77
2 months post
Most recent picture.
Nica77October 10, 2015
As you can kind of see in this picture the belly button is quite large. I also have some folds that make the belly button more prominent.
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October 17, 2015
I, too, had an ambilical hernia. I had an umbilicalplasty performed 13 years ago. I have never pleased with the outcome. As with your case, I was told that due to how thin I was, it was difficult to create the "innie" I had prior to my 2 pregnancies. I will say that mine, prior to my umbilical plasty, was horrible looking. It literally hung out! However, what I have been left with is a flat looking naval which is quite a bit larger in diameter than I had prior to my pregnancies. I have visited numerous plastic surgeons to see what could be done to improve the appearance of it. However, upon pushing on it, they all say there isn't much to deepen it, as I am thin. Yes. Mine does look better than it did prior to the surgery. Although I will never understand why the diameter of it had to increase. I fully accept that it may have been difficult to create the depth to it. I will tell you that after 13 years, its appearance is better than the first couple of years. Still, it has an unnatural look to it. I've had some PS say that they can improve the appearance of it. I have just been extremely apprehensive to do anything for the fear that my outcome could potentially be less aesthetic pleasing than it already is.
Good Luck! It will get better with time. Sadly, it may not be the outcome you hoped for. I know mine wasn't, and from what I have been told, there are limitations as to what can be done on thinner women.
Again, Best wishes and Good Luck!!!!!
Keep in mind, there will be some improvement to what you currently have, and it may be satisfactory enough to feel comfortable in a bikini, as I do wear one.
Good Luck! It will get better with time. Sadly, it may not be the outcome you hoped for. I know mine wasn't, and from what I have been told, there are limitations as to what can be done on thinner women.
Again, Best wishes and Good Luck!!!!!
Keep in mind, there will be some improvement to what you currently have, and it may be satisfactory enough to feel comfortable in a bikini, as I do wear one.
October 18, 2015
Thanks Newme...1234. I appreciate you sharing your experience with me.
I'm really hopeful that my PS will be able to address the issue directly. The goal is to make the belly button smaller so reattaching the skin around to maybe 1/3 or even 1/4 of the current belly button surface area might really improve the look of it. It's funny that what I considered a rather simple surgery could be so tricky. I wonder if that's why we don't see a lot of reviews done about it. Most people have a tummy tuck but I didn't think it was necessary for me. I certaintly didn't want to have a scar from hip to hip.
Do you have any pics available? If you don't mind me asking..
I'm really hopeful that my PS will be able to address the issue directly. The goal is to make the belly button smaller so reattaching the skin around to maybe 1/3 or even 1/4 of the current belly button surface area might really improve the look of it. It's funny that what I considered a rather simple surgery could be so tricky. I wonder if that's why we don't see a lot of reviews done about it. Most people have a tummy tuck but I didn't think it was necessary for me. I certaintly didn't want to have a scar from hip to hip.
Do you have any pics available? If you don't mind me asking..
October 19, 2015
I will gladly send you a picture of mine. I don't have any post operative pictures. However, the closest I have seen that resembled mine is Kelly Ripa's. I have heard her joke that her's needs it own stylist! Mine truly "blew" with my 2nd pregnancy. I recall one of the nurses stating, "Wow! It's going to take that one a long time to go back in..." Which it NEVER did! I had a flat stomach with a naval that prohibited me from wearing anything but a one piece or tankini. It was horrible! My incision is not all the way around my naval. Rather, only a crescent shape at the bottom. Still, as you have concerns about yours, the size of it is nowhere near the size (diameter) of what it once was.
How can I post a pic to you? I will certainly let you see what mine is like 13 years later.
How can I post a pic to you? I will certainly let you see what mine is like 13 years later.
October 19, 2015
Yes I've seen Kelly Ripa's belly button and I can imagine what you were thinking waiting for it to go back in.
Certain things never go back to the way they were before pregnancy ;-) the joys of being a mother.
I'm actually planning a BA for early next spring. I will for sure make a review about that as well.
I'm not sure how you send private pictures, but whenever you're comfortable you can show me ;-)
Certain things never go back to the way they were before pregnancy ;-) the joys of being a mother.
I'm actually planning a BA for early next spring. I will for sure make a review about that as well.
I'm not sure how you send private pictures, but whenever you're comfortable you can show me ;-)
October 20, 2015
Hopefully, I can post a pic for you. I am trying to figure out how to attach one to my message.
October 20, 2015
Did you have an umbilical hernia? Was there any Diastasis recti? (Muscle separation caused by pregnancy?)
December 4, 2015
Yes I had a small umbilical hernia and maybe some diastasis recti. I saw a physiotherapist before regarding my pelvic floor muscles and my diastasis and she said I was able to close most of the gap.
Are you thinking of an umbilicoplasty?
Are you thinking of an umbilicoplasty?
December 4, 2015
Hi, considering a very similar surgery in the GTA. Wondering if you went ahead with the revision surgery and if so, could you post a picture of the final result.
To be honest, I need the surgery as I have a large hernia, but I have yet to see an after photo of this surgery that I would be happy with!
I hope you were able to get the result you hoped for!
December 4, 2015
Hi rtravis1,
I did end up having my revision but I haven't had a chance to post my updated pics. I can say however that I'm much more satisfied with the results this time around.
I am planning on posting my pics shortly so you could be the judge. Keep in mind as well that I'm still in the healing process as I had my revision on November 12th.
I did end up having my revision but I haven't had a chance to post my updated pics. I can say however that I'm much more satisfied with the results this time around.
I am planning on posting my pics shortly so you could be the judge. Keep in mind as well that I'm still in the healing process as I had my revision on November 12th.
December 4, 2015
I am so glad you are feeling better about the result!
I am super keen to see as I am considering the same surgeon and we have similar builds based on the photos you've posted. Although my hernia is uglier! It's hard to find before and after a for this type of surgery, especially when done without a tummy tuck.
I am super keen to see as I am considering the same surgeon and we have similar builds based on the photos you've posted. Although my hernia is uglier! It's hard to find before and after a for this type of surgery, especially when done without a tummy tuck.
November 6, 2016
I just posted a new pic. I'll let you be the judge. I am sorry for the late reply, I'm not sure if you already had your surgery and/or if you saw Dr. DuPéré. This procedure takes months to heal and revisions may be necessary. That was my personal experience anyways.
Thank you for joining and sharing your experience with us. Let us know how everything turns out with the revision.