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What is the Best Procedure to Fix the Loose Skin Above my Navel and the Belly Button Appearance? (photo)

I had my son 6 years ago at the age of 22. My belly button never went back to normal and the skin ABOVE the navel is loose and saggy. Its not a great deal of extra skin, but it collapses the belly button. I also had saline implants rupture after 8 years post-op, and I need to remove and replace them with silicone gel. Are there any surgeries that can be done in conjunction to fix bot problems at once?

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Options for loose skin above belly button

The simple answer is that there is no perfect solution for skin laxity that is very localized above the navel as it appears to be in your case. Most often a tummy tuck is the way top go but that may be too extreme of a solution for you. A reverse tummy tuck, in which the skin is pulled up rather than down, might be an option. That would leave a scar along the bottom crease of the breasts. It is also possible that the skin tone could be improved to some degree with nonsurgical treatment such... more

Abdominoplasty? maybe not !

Very interesting to see the numerous options provided to you regarding your question. Firstly, you are 28. Are you planning on more children? Hold off if your are. You seem to have a diastasis (separation of the muscles), but difficult to assess from the photos alone. Only problem is that your belly button is relatively high. A full abdominoplasty would require a vertical closure in your situation... not acceptable to everyone, or an extremely high scar. ... more

Procedures to consider

To address the concerns you stated, a tummy tuck would help to contour the abdomen and redrape the redundant skin above the belly button. Your implants could likely be replaced at the same time. Good luck

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Houston Plastic Surgeon

Surgery

You appear to have some degree of lower abdominal wall laxity and excess skin both of which can be corrected with a abdominoplasty. Your implants can be replaced

What is the best procedure for me?

Thanks for providing the photos. On first glance, it appears that you would have enough excess skin for an abdominoplasty (or Tummy Tuck procedure). That would take care of the loose skin and provide you with a much more optimal appearance to your abdominal wall. At the same time, you could consider changing out both of your saline implants for silicone gel implants and adjust the size as you prefer. The combination of... more

Mommy makeover

You can replace the implants with silicone implants, and to fix the abdominal issues, a tummy tuck would be the best option. This is a common combination of procedures for moms...hence the term "mommy makeover". Best of luck.

Paul Wigoda, MD

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Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck

You can definitely have surgery to fix both issues! You could have a breast augmentation revision to replace your ruptured implants with silicone gel and a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty to remove loose skin in your abdomen and tighten the muscles below which are relaxed after being pregnant. Women are extremely happy after this type of transformation! Good luck!

Loose skin of the abdomen requires surgical excision – abdominoplasty.

The photograph demonstrates laxity of the abdominal wall and surplus skin of the abdomen. The umbilicus serves as an anchoring point and must be released for tightening of the skin of the entire abdomen. This adds up to a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty.

Mommy Makeover

Looking at your pictures, it looks like you would benefit most from a full tummy tuck. That will flatten your abdomen, narrow your waist, improve the belly button and get rid of the loose skin. Replacing your implants at the same time is safe and a common procedure in the Mommy Makeover. Good Luck!

Loose skin above navel can be addressed

It appears you may have some muscle separation however; this is difficult to determine via photo. One option is a upside down abdominoplasty. This surgery works similiar to the tradtional however the muscles are tightened and the skin is pulled up with the stitching right undermeath the breasts. It looks as if you're in good shape, feel free to schedule a free consultation.

Best option for Loose Skin Above Navel

This is an excellent question for someone who is in very good shape after pregnancy. It appears that you may have a separation of the rectus muscles, called a diastasis. In spite of this you have very little excess skin above the navel. In this situation I typically recommend a modified abdominoplasty, which has a short incision, no incision by the belly button, and includes repair of the diastasis. The excess skin is shifted downward during the procedure and the excess removed in the... more

Reverse abdominoplasty for upper skin laxity

There is a surgery called a reverse abdominoplasty in which excess skin is pulled up and removed from just underneath the breasts. The problem with the procedure is that the scar is hidden under the breasts except in the midline where is crosses your breast bone or sternum. Most patients don't like the idea of this scar and end up either leaving things alone or opting for a traditional tummy tuck procedure.

Sagging skin around belly button

First of all: Congratulations you seem to be in excellent shape! It appears that you have your belly muscles separated (Diastasis) from the pregnancy and than you have extra skin above and around your belly button. Even though we sometimes talk about reverse abdominoplasty (Tummt tuck) among ourselves I think you would not be happy unless you have your muscles tightened and the and the extra skin taken off with a "regular full" tummy tuck. One of the issues you would... more

Tummy tuck and breast implant exchange

Hello, Thank your for the question and the photos. Your abdomen can be rejuvenated by a tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck or a reverse tummy tuck would correct the issues you have listed. The tummy tuck can be performed in conjunction with your breast surgery. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Loose skin after pregnancy

Thank you for your tummy tuck question. Your photograph suggests widely stretched abdominal muscle from pregnancy as the problem. My thoughts - a standard tummy tuck can tighten the muscle and tighten the skin. I limit reverse tummy tucks to those who have much looser upper abdominal skin than you have. If only the loose navel skin bothers you, the photo suggests that a V skin excision might tighten it without major surgery. Hope this helps! more

Reverse Upper Abdominoplasty

Not infrequently I see patients in whom there is as much skin laxity in the upper abdomen as there is in the lower abdomen. In fact, some patients after pregnancy will have fairly 'toned' lower abdominal skin, but very lax and redundant upper abdominal skin. In these situations, the removal of skin in a vertically downward direction ( a conventional tummy tuck) is not adequate to correct the upper abdominal skin laxity. Such patients are often very good candidates for what I refer to as a... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Loose skin around belly button

At 28 and considering your photos you probably are not a candidate for tummy tuck, which is the usual means to reduce wrinkles and laxity above the belly button. Part of the problem stems from thin skin and lack of fat, and a fat transfer just might smooth out the flaccid skin and avoid any umbilical scar.

Fix the Loose Skin Above my Navel and the Belly Button Appearance

A reverse tummy tuck may well be your best choice. The incision is along the breast folds, and usually crossed between the breasts. This will tighten the upper abdominal skin, and can be used to remove and replace your implants. Discuss the alternatives with your surgeon. All the best.

Excess skin at belly button can be treated

Thanks for the question and the pics. It is hard to tell exactly from the picture how much excess there is and what the position of the abdominal wall muscles is. In a standard abdominoplasty, the skin above the belly button is brought downward and removed. The BB is then brought out through a new opening. I don't routinely treat just the BB. Them implants can easily be changed at the same time. Find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to help you. You should do great. Best of... more

Umbilicoplasty and Remove and Replace Implans

If you are only concerned about the belly button and the loose skin above, an umbilicoplasty can help . The saline implants can be replaced with silicone implants at the same time. Find the board certified plastic surgeon with the best credentials for your needs.