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How is the Belly Button Be Made Smaller During a Tummy Tuck?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 75 times
Tags: belly button, options, revision, surgery

3 answers to How is the Belly Button Be Made Smaller During a Tummy Tuck?

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Contouring of the umbilicus during a tummy tuck

The umbilicus is surgically contoured and reduced in size to fit with the new configuration of the abdomen in general.This is accomplished when it is separated from the tissues during the dissection and then later inset into its new position.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Smaller Belly Button after Tummy Tuck

The surgeon can make it smaller and place the incision in such a way that the scar is less visible. You should discuss this with your surgeon.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Surgery and the Belly Button?

Thank you for the question. The appearance of the bellybutton after tummy tuck surgery is very important given that it is the only area of “scarring” that is visible after the tummy tuck surgery when a patient is in a bikini or wearing undergarments. Therefore, keeping the scar as hidden as possible is important. Also, a large round bellybutton is a telltale sign of a person having had a tummy tuck procedure. Generally, an oval shaped smaller appearing bellybutton... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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