I had a mini-tuck and implants two years ago. The surgeon did not feel that my skin was loose enough for a regular tummy tuck, so he performed a mini along with J-Plasma. I am not satisfied with the amount of loose skin on my upper stomach and around my belly button, so I tried other in office skin tightening therapies, with limited results. I'm wondering if I am a candidate for an Umbilicoplasty. Will that remove enough lax skin and also reshape my belly button? If not, what are my options?
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Dear valeriaysara,
it depends on the type of surgery. But since you hat muscle repair 4 years ago, then it is unlikely that umbilical surgery will affect muscle repair. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough...
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i think your doctor is correct. There can be an improvement with umbilicoplasty but with any surgery there are risks, you know
What is an umbilicoplasty?
An umbilicoplasty is correcting a belly button after abdominoplasty, also...