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I have a surgery scar that resulted in me not being able to have a bellybutton. so is there anyway to reform it to allow me to have one?

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Dr. John Browning answered

Belly Button: A plastic surgeon can re-create a belly button if desired.

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 6/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have a surgery scar that resulted in me not being able to have a bellybutton. so is there anyway to reform it to allow me to have one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Browning answered

Dr Barton agreed

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