Tummy tuck post op belly button depth?

Thanks for your inquiry. 
There is not really an average depth of a belly button.  That really varies from patient to
patient.  If you are experiencing
swelling, then it you can experience increased depth which should decrease as
the swelling subsides.  I would follow up
with your Plastic Surgeon regarding your belly button questions.  Best of luck. 

I'm glad you asked this question. One of the things that I make sure patients understand before getting a tummy tuck is the belly button will look different after surgery. This is even more so in patients who are overweight. The excess fat tends to hide the belly button. Once all of this is removed and the muscles are tightened, the belly button is so much more obvious. This can make it appear higher on the abdomen. Likely your belly button isn't any longer as we don't do anything to the stalk during the surgery. You are just more aware of it. Always ask your PS just to make sure.

After the swelling has receded, you can still expect a deep umbilicus after a tummy tuck. This often has to do with the amount of tightening the muscles required. The bellybutton is turned in and then when it is repaired to the skin, it is put under stretch, which elongates it. Because of this, the patient needs to concentrate on good hygiene to keep it clean.