How common is it to cut across the umbilical stalk during a full Tummy tuck?

June 17, 2015
Asked By:aphrodite51 in New York, NY

I recently had a tummy tuck when, rather than separating my belly button on the "skin side" and leaving it looking as before, my surgeon cut across the umbilical stalk and later reattached it about an inch below its' original location. This was done on account of limited tissue mobility and I'm wondering what that means. Does that mean poor skin elasticity?? Is this a common surgical decision during a tummy tuck?

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June 17, 2015

Answer: How common is it to cut across the umbilical stalk during a full Tummy tuck?

June 17, 2015

Answer: How common is it to cut across the umbilical stalk during a full Tummy tuck?

June 22, 2015

Answer: This is called floating the belly button, and it is not below the standard of care

June 22, 2015

Answer: This is called floating the belly button, and it is not below the standard of care

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