Should I get umbilical float Tummy tuck instead of vertical scar from old belly button? (photos)

Hello,Absolutely not.  Your belly button is in a very specific place on your body, and 'floating' it will disturb that position, usually much more than the doctor initially realized.  Many surgeons are still having a hard time realizing that the little vertical scar is infinitely better than the horizontal scar placed too high, or in your case, a belly button repositioned too low. Go find a surgeon that not only has his aesthetic priorities in place, but also avoids the use of drains with progressive tension sutures. Best of luck!

Your pictures show a high belly button, relatively little fat, and good skin tone in the upper abdomen which is good when considering an umbilical float. It is not commonly done but you could be a candidate. An in-person evaluation is the only way to know for sure.

Thank you for your question. I personally do not like an umbilical float procedure because of the risk of placing the belly button in an unnaturally low position. This is a bad look, and in an attempt to avoid a low belly button, the surgeon may remove too little skin. I prefer a full tummy tuck procedure and find that the small vertical incision, where the old belly button used to be, heals nicely. I always keep the incision low, and do not try to raise it to remove the belly button hole. I mark patients for surgery while they are wearing a bikini bottom, or underwear, so that I make sure to keep the incision hidden by their clothing.  

I'm not a fan of the umbilical float.  The umbilicus often moves abnormally much from side to side and can appear flat and unnatural.  The umbilicus is a complex structure, not just a circle on the front of the abdomen.  It is best to preserve as much of that as possible.

Hello and thank you for a very good question. When I look at the side view I see a fair amount of bulge.  Although right now the upper skin is tight, if the bulge is adequately repaired there will be loose skin up top(right now the bulge is filling out the skin).  You could do the operation either way but if you float the belly button you will not be as tight as with a full tummy tuck.  It depends on what you goals are.  If you want to minimize scars the float would work but if you want the greatest degree of tightness and flatness, then a full tummy tuck might be a better option. If you are unsure, getting a second opinion in your area might be helpful.  Best wishes