I think my belly button is too high after my tummy tuck. Where should it really be? (Photo)

Belly Button position can be a deceptive phenomenon. While the procedure translocates the umbilicus (belly button) on the abdominal skin, it does not move from its location on the abdominal wall. An incision is made in the abdominal flap to allow the umbilicus to be delivered. A scar will be present around the umbilicus demonstrating this insertion of the umbilicus. One maneuver which is often a useful rule of thumb in terms of umbilicus position is the fixed relation to the top of you hip bone. Now it is not universal and there are individual variations but if you place your finger in your umbilicus and trace it laterally around to your hip bone you will likely find that it you encounter the top part of your hip bone. Checking with your plastic surgeon for clarification of your operative procedure and pre operative anatomy are always good suggestions and he or she should be able to review your new anatomy with you. 

The belly button (umbilicus) is normally located at approximately the level of the iliac crest (top of the hip bones). There is however wide variation among individuals. The umbilicus is also not always in the midline. It is important to note preoperatively the location of your umbilicus. Normally, during the operation when the wound in partially closed the surgeon marks the skin of the abdominal wall, then makes an opening for bringing the umbilicus back out to the surface. During abdominoplasty the umbilicus is not removed from your body. It remains attached throughout the procedure to the muscle wall, therefore it is generally not possible to significantly move it from its natrual position.