Belly Button Size / Shape After Extended Tummy Tuck

It's hard to tell from your picture, but could it be that you have a cotton ball or gauze dressing in your umbilicus? If so, this will be removed when your umbilical sutures are removed. Though I do not personally use this type of belly button bandage, I have seen surgeons who feel that they enhance the funnel shape by doing this.

I'll bet everyone feels silly if this is indeed the case!

Your (early) result looks good, though I too am curious why a rectus sheath plication was not performed. I suspect the majority of PS would do one, but each case is unique and either you trust your surgeon's judgment or you don't. Sounds like he was honest in telling you, so why question his surgical motives and decision-making now?

Take care, and recover well!

Please keep in mind that your result will change a great deal in the coming weeks and months.

It is possible your umbilicus will contract - only time will tell.

It is the case that the occasional patient will not receive a muscle repair, but it is difficult to understand why you would not have.

You need to keep in touch with your surgeon to ensure your questions are answered and you get the best possible result.