Question:
Tatoos for belly button

Hi everyone, since I don't have a belly button anymore due to tt/hernia surgery anyone thought of having one tatooed? Just a thought, Susie    — lostitall (posted on February 1, 2003)

February 1, 2003
I also don't have a belly button due to a hernia/TT - 5 years prior to my WLS. I am also considering a tatoo once to goal. I have three ideas: tatooing a pierced belly button or a daisy playing peek-a-boo or a sun playing peek-a-boo with its rays. I am interested in hearing other suggestions.
   — Becky M.

February 1, 2003
I think it is a great idea. Please take your time in picking out what you want and make sure you make it special. It's not everyday that you can pick what kinda belly button you have....lol.
   — DRutherford

February 1, 2003
how funny this came up i had thought about this myself. i need to loose 250 pounds if i do and have a tt i will not have a belly button either i figured it would have to go along with the rest of the skin. i would have a tatto of a belly button, pierced, i think that would be rather unique!!! maybe with a huge dimond hanging on it! ;o)
   — janetc00

February 1, 2003
NO BUTTON? I always thought that when they did those types of things that they made you a new one???? Do you guys have any pics?
   — Nickie C.

February 1, 2003
I am getting a belt lipectomy in April. My DR asked if I wanted an ini or outi He said that my old one would be gone (along my LAP scars)and he would recreate it for me. I like the tatoo idea, maybe an yang and ying or a chineese symbol Good Lux
   — Robert L.

February 2, 2003
while you can request a new belly button be made when the tt is done, it is an added area where you'll need a drain, increases the cost of the surgery (not a lot but some) and increases the risk of infection. Most just skip it. I'm not planning to have one. Haven't had a pretty one in years anyway so no great loss :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 2, 2003
Thanks for the smile!!! Just the thought made my lips curl! ;o)
   — wiggie34

February 2, 2003
My surgeon gave me a brand new very beautiful belly button. I had a beltectomy type surgery with 4 drains (front & back of each hip), NO drain at my belly button. Can't even imagine that. I had no problem with infections there. Its the same risk as the rest of your incisions. Personally I feel that the point of plastic surgery is to restore a normal appearance. And EVERYONE has a belly button. By the way, my surgeon gives everyone a belly button and there were no extra costs involved.
   — Shelly S.