Can I get a full tummy tuck after I had an umbilical float? (Photos)

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What would your revision advice be? What would you do to get the result I want? If I could accept a little less result than my wish (in between current and wish); could it than just be lipo? Is it possible to keep you own belly button after an umbilical float?

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on these photos, you were NOT a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck and umbilical float. What happened to you is a poorly devised operation. You already started out with a belly button lower than ideal, and then it was floated even lower. What could've your surgeon have done? Place the abdominoplasty incision lower. Now, you have a high incision, excess skin in the lower abdomen (did not want to drag your umbilicus lower) and an odd looking abdomen, even though it is flat.If you were my patient, I would redo your abdominoplasty with full muscle repair, liposuction your torso, define the semilunar lines and epigastric mid-line, lower your incision and remove your belly button. You will end up with a short vertical incision above the low abdominoplasty incision. A BB can be reconstructed 2-4 weeks later under local anesthesia with no visible or minimal scar and in the appropriate location to give an aesthetic looking abdomen.See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.See the attached web reference.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

If it has been at least several months since the original operation, you should be able to convert to a full tummy tuck after having a mini with umbilical float. There is a risk of healing problems, and it is possible that you may have a small vertical scar, but it seems like the best choice for you based on the pictures.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Loss of circulation to your umbilicus is a concern after a floated umbilicus procedure and why I don’t do it. There was a recent paper in our literature that showed converting to a full tummy tuck can be done but I have no personal experience with it. From your photos however I don’t think you need a full tummy tuck.

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