I can't get a straight answer and I find it exceedingly annoying that the standard answer is, - where it was pre surgery. My question is "where should the belly button be located?" What are the standard measurements one would use to determine where to put a belly button? Are there standard measurements. Do you just 'eyeball" it? Also, no, not all surgeons will make you a belly button just cuz. They charge you separate for that.
August 27, 2019
Answer: Depends on the type of abdominoplasty This is a great question. However, the answer is dependent upon the type of abdominoplasty the surgeon performs. The normal anatomical position of the umbilicus (belly button) is even with the top of the iliac crests (the hip bone). With a traditional abdominoplasty the belly button should remain in this location. However, if the surgeon performs a "floating umbilical" abdominoplasty, the belly button will be lower than it was prior to surgery. This type of surgery is performed by first releasing the belly button from the abdominal wall. As the skin is pulled down tight, the belly button travels along resulting in a lower position. A surgeon may recommend this option if there isn't enough skin to adequately perform a traditional tummy tuck.
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August 27, 2019
Answer: Depends on the type of abdominoplasty This is a great question. However, the answer is dependent upon the type of abdominoplasty the surgeon performs. The normal anatomical position of the umbilicus (belly button) is even with the top of the iliac crests (the hip bone). With a traditional abdominoplasty the belly button should remain in this location. However, if the surgeon performs a "floating umbilical" abdominoplasty, the belly button will be lower than it was prior to surgery. This type of surgery is performed by first releasing the belly button from the abdominal wall. As the skin is pulled down tight, the belly button travels along resulting in a lower position. A surgeon may recommend this option if there isn't enough skin to adequately perform a traditional tummy tuck.
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