Floating tummy tuck - is it possible to keep the belly button in a more natural position?

Thanks for your question. In my experience, doing a breast lift doesn't pull up much tissue from the abdomen. I don't think doing this operation at the same time as a floating umbilicus tummy tuck would prevent the umbilicus from migrating lower on your abdomen.

A floating or extended tummy tuck technique is a variation of the traditional tummy tuck that allows for repositioning the belly button to maintain a more natural appearance while addressing excess skin and fat in the abdominal area.

In a traditional tummy tuck, the belly button might be repositioned due to the tightening and reshaping of the abdominal skin and muscles. However, with the floating or extended tummy tuck technique, the belly button is often left attached to the abdominal skin, allowing it to be repositioned while maintaining its natural appearance.

This technique allows the surgeon to address excess skin and fat below the belly button while keeping the belly button in a more natural position, reducing the risk of an unnatural or "pulled" appearance.

Discussing your goals and concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tucks and understands this technique is crucial. They can assess your specific anatomy and discuss whether the floating tummy tuck technique is suitable for achieving your desired results while maintaining a natural-looking belly button position.

Trying to pull the abdominal skin upward under the breast does not work well for most women. It usually winds up pulling the breast down and not moving much belly skin.