Floating Tummy Tuck Procedure?

asked 2 years ago by wobbly belly in uk
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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Tags: belly, loose

I have had 2 c sections I weigh 8st 10 (122 lbs) at 5'2" and comfortable 8 to 10. But I have an overhang from the sections and although I don't have much if any loose skin above the belly button, I have been advised a floating Tummy Tuck is best option although can find very little info on it. Any advice?

5 answers to Floating Tummy Tuck Procedure?

Tummy tuck with "floating" belly button.

Hi! In Manhattan, we use the "floating" belly button tummy tuck only rarely because few patients are good candidates. If you have very little loose skin above the belly button, then this can be a good operation. The belly button "floats" slightly down, and ends up about one half inch under where it is now. This procedure does treat the whole abdomen, and is not a mini tummy tuck. Unfortunately, most women do have loose skin above the belly button, and they need the... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini tummy tuck as an alternative

I'll continue the conversation further by adding a definition differentiating the two surgeries. The difference between an umbilical float abdominoplasty and a mini tummy tuck is that the minitummy tuck is a smaller incision (just longer than a c-section) and just skin removal usually. The umbilical float is done to release the skin underneath the belly button and muscle tightening followed by fairly minor skin removal. Your belly button should be slightly high or you need to have a long... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.DoctorMeade.com

A "Mini" Procedure Will Give You a "Mini" Result

While it may be nice to avoid the circular scar around your belly button, you will be left with too much excess skin above the belly button area. As wisely stated by the other doctors, having the success of the surgery depend on the extent of the scars virtually ensures a limited result.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

You're too 'wobbly' for a 'floater'

Wobbly,This is a great question, and points out the importance of choosing the right operation for the right patient.Since you have lost over 8 stone (122 lbs), no doubt that you have significant vertical and horizontal abdominal skin laxity below you belly button (as you describe). You probably have significant abdominal wall muscle/fascia laxity as well (massive weight loss, and pregnant twice)...A 'floating tummy tuck' will result in a belly button that is too low on your abdominal wall- you' more

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Floating Belly Button Tummy Tuck

Dear Wobbly (no more), Ideal weight / stretch marks and overhang suggest BOTH loose skin and a muscle separation. In these cases a good muscle repair and removal of skin laxity are the key to a good flat tummy. All Plastic surgeons see women in their offices who are unhappy with work done by their first surgeons. Many of us scratch our heads, think to ourselves "what was he/she thinking" and proceed to see how can we best improve matters. A LOT of these not so lifted,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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