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Creating a New Belly Button During Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by SaskGirl in Saskatchewan Canada
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: belly button

I'm curious as to the different ways to make a 'new' belly button during abdominoplasty. I've heard of different techniques. What kinds are there? I want minimal scarring on the outside and a realistic look. What kind of technique would create a realistic-looking belly button?

3 answers to Creating a New Belly Button During Tummy Tuck?

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Umbilical appearance after tummy tuck

When performing a tummy tuck, the umbilicus is not recreated. It is left in place and the skin that sits over it iafter the excess is removed is opened up to allow the umbilicus to be set in place. Yes, there are different ways to do this but that is something to go over with your doctor in person.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Many techniques for creating belly button during Tummy Tuck

There are many techniques to shape the belly button. If you are unsure, check out pictures of swimsuit models to see what appeals to you. There is no right or wrong answer here, but a study showed that a long narrow belly button was thought to be most attractive in a survey. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a short round shape--it's up to you! Good Luck!
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Possibilites for creating new belly button are "endless"

There are so many ways to "create" an umbilicus (belly button). First of all, the belly button is attached to the abdominal wall and is freed from the skin that will be removed. It stays where it always is on the wall, the repositioned skin in the incised and a variety of patterns which determines the shape, size of the "new" belly button. When you seek out your surgeon, make sure you see several photos of results so you can see if those results are what you might be... more
Michael S. Beckenstein, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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