Options for umbilical hernia repair and loose skin around navel? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and photos. I think the best way to treat the hernia as well as the excess skin above your belly button is with a full tummy tuck. Just repairing the hernia and trying to excise some skin will provide minimal correction to the skin laxity, place a scar in the central abdomen, and not repair your diastasis at all. I would have another consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a large volume of body contouring procedures. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  Though nothing replaces an in-person examination I would recommend having your umbilical hernia repaired laparoscopically and then pursue a mini-tummy tuck approach with an umbilical float procedure.  This will allow access to your upper abdomen for muscle repair, and as your belly button appears to be naturally high, pulling down on the skin should place it at a position closer to the top of your hips.  The stalk can then be re-attached to your abdominal wall to improve its appearance.  Hope that this helps. 

Thanks for your inquiry.  Your situation is really tough because you are in great shape and have a concern hard to completly address without a full tummy tuck.  My advise is for you to really come to terms with your goals and expectations and go on other consults and let the surgeons explain what is the best they can do without a tummy tuck.  Good Luck.