My surgery is scheduled for March 24. My PS suggested an umbilical float. The more I research it, the more convinced that may not be the best option for me. I am 5'5, 155lbs, 2 very large babies, nueroma in previous hernia repair scar. Comments and advice welcomed please!!
Answer: Umbilical float procedures are rarely a good idea I don't do umbilical float abdominoplasties. It's not a good idea in my opinion. If the belly button is high, then that's fine, the patient may simply need a small vertical incision at the lower pubic portion of the standard abdominoplasty incision to allow closure of the hole where the belly button used to be. It is better to do that then float the umbilicus. By doing the float the belly button often ends up too low, which looks really weird. Ask your doctor about alternatives. Best of luck!
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Answer: Umbilical float procedures are rarely a good idea I don't do umbilical float abdominoplasties. It's not a good idea in my opinion. If the belly button is high, then that's fine, the patient may simply need a small vertical incision at the lower pubic portion of the standard abdominoplasty incision to allow closure of the hole where the belly button used to be. It is better to do that then float the umbilicus. By doing the float the belly button often ends up too low, which looks really weird. Ask your doctor about alternatives. Best of luck!
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March 12, 2017
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your pictures. A tummy tuck with an umbilical float is for a very limited population of patients. You would be a more appropriate candidate for a full tummy tuck.Best wishes.
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March 12, 2017
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your pictures. A tummy tuck with an umbilical float is for a very limited population of patients. You would be a more appropriate candidate for a full tummy tuck.Best wishes.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Umbilical float or full tummy tuck? Based upon the pictures submitted, I would recommend a tummy tuck to obtain the best improvement.Kenneth Hughes, MD
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Umbilical float or full tummy tuck? Based upon the pictures submitted, I would recommend a tummy tuck to obtain the best improvement.Kenneth Hughes, MD
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Standard tummy tuck . . . I would not recommend an umbilical float. A full tummy tuck with a nicely done umbilicoplasty would be the best outcome. Alternatively, you could also have a "mini-tummy tuck" to help clean up the loose skin in the lower abdomen. Before you plunge into a relatively involved procedure, best to get multiple in person opinions with surgeons who do a lot of tummy tucks, ask to look at photos of their work. Thank you for sharing.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Standard tummy tuck . . . I would not recommend an umbilical float. A full tummy tuck with a nicely done umbilicoplasty would be the best outcome. Alternatively, you could also have a "mini-tummy tuck" to help clean up the loose skin in the lower abdomen. Before you plunge into a relatively involved procedure, best to get multiple in person opinions with surgeons who do a lot of tummy tucks, ask to look at photos of their work. Thank you for sharing.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Umbilical Float vs Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and photos. While you are a candidate for both procedures, It is my opinion that a full tummy tuck will give you a better result. You can have enough skin removed, have the incision safelly closed and not have your mons or scar raised too high. The umbilical float procedure works well in patients who have a very long torso and high belly button, but you do not appear in photos to fit that profile. If it is used in somone with a more normal torso length, the belly button appears to be too low postop, despite trying to anchor it to is normal position. If your surgeon's concern is that he/she will not be able to close the incision due to tension, then other options include doing a mini-tummy tuck only or leaving a small vertical scar at the incision line...both of these approaches are more conservative but would not lower your belly button unnaturally. Having said that, I still think a full tummy tuck will give you the best outcome aesthetically. Discuss all of these options with your surgeon. I hope this helps! Best wishes!
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Umbilical Float vs Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and photos. While you are a candidate for both procedures, It is my opinion that a full tummy tuck will give you a better result. You can have enough skin removed, have the incision safelly closed and not have your mons or scar raised too high. The umbilical float procedure works well in patients who have a very long torso and high belly button, but you do not appear in photos to fit that profile. If it is used in somone with a more normal torso length, the belly button appears to be too low postop, despite trying to anchor it to is normal position. If your surgeon's concern is that he/she will not be able to close the incision due to tension, then other options include doing a mini-tummy tuck only or leaving a small vertical scar at the incision line...both of these approaches are more conservative but would not lower your belly button unnaturally. Having said that, I still think a full tummy tuck will give you the best outcome aesthetically. Discuss all of these options with your surgeon. I hope this helps! Best wishes!
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