A Question About Belly Button Placement After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

My plastic surgeon has asked me to consider what I want to do about my belly button during tummy tuck--either move it down a couple of inches (as he says they do in Brazil) or have a small vertical scar between the navel and pubic line. I thought that skin could be stretched down enough to avoid that? I've had 4 pregnancies, and while I'm not really overweight (5'8, 140 lbs), there's definitely extra skin and some fat on my abdomen. Does this sound routine?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by IslandGirl22 in Massachusetts

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Belly Button Placement during Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question and picture. During the planning phase of the tummy tuck operation, consideration is given to placement of the incision line and umbilicus. These considerations will vary from one patient to another depending on the patient's specific anatomy and goals. For example, if the patient is looking to keep the incision line as low as possible ( hidden in the swimming suit), then it may be necessary to use a short vertical “incision” to... more