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Can I Pick the Shape of my New Belly Button?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 361 times
Tags: belly button, choices, natural, shape

I'm considering a tt but I'm concerned with the way my belly button will look. I've seen pics of tt and belly buttons look either too big or not natural.

8 answers to Can I Pick the Shape of my New Belly Button?

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Yes, you can pick the shape of your belly button

During a tummy tuck it is possible to re-design the shape of the umbilicus. You need to discuss this in advance with your plastic surgeon.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

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Umbilical shape

It is sometimes difficult to predict the final shape of the umbilicus, but there are several ways to inset it, and you may want to discuss this with your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Predicting your belly button shape with tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

This cannot always be predicted. Typically belly buttons are made smaller with the anticipation that they will stretch and enlarge. However, this is not a consistent finding. The best approach is to make your surgeon aware of your preferences so that they can work with you to help achieve your desired results. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Belly button Shape

Yes you may be able to have some input into the shape of your belly button but alot depends on the thickness of your abdominal wall.you can tell the doctor you would like a small one or a bigger one.You can have one more vertical or more horizontal.
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Can I Pick the Shape of my New Belly Button?

Regarding: "Can I Pick the Shape of my New Belly Button? I'm considering a tt but I'm concerned with the way my belly button will look. I've seen pics of tt and belly buttons look either too big or not natural." The umbilicus and is surroundings are very important finishing touches in a Tummy Tuck. The IDEAL belly button should be: - an "innie" - should have a superior hooding (along the upper edge) - should be recessed in a shallow, bird bath... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Belly button shape after tummy tuck

The appearance of the belly button can make or break a tummy tuck procedure and care and consideration should go into every procedure. This is an area of tummy tuck which is 'operator dependent' as some spend considerable thought and planning to get it right, and some less. You should show what you like and expect to your surgeon, and review his work as well. It you don't like what he shows you, keep looking for one that can. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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The Subtle Art of The Belly Button...

Hi there- You are correct that the appearance of the belly button after a tummy tuck can sometimes be an obvious indication of surgery and draw attention for all of the wrong reasons... It was once said to me by a favorite professor that a plastic surgeon could be judged by the appearance of his belly buttons... A bit extreme, I think , but you get the point- Creating a lovely, youthful, and natural looking belly button is a subtle art and there can be no question that some surgeo more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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See other doctors

If you dont like the work of one physician, see another. Tell them what you do or dont like about their work. I am sure that one of us can make you a nice belly button.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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