I saw a plastic surgeon to discuss tummy tuck. He thought since the skin on my upper belly was good & my bb wouldn't go all the way to low incision, he thought I should do umbilical float vs traditional with a vertical scar where old bb is. I like the thought of no extra belly button scar and shorter horizontal scar but I've seen many posts that say the results aren't good (either bb too low or skin not tight enough). I'm 5'4", 115 lbs, 3 kids & workout almost daily. Pics from 2 diff days
Answer: Should I get umbilical float Tummy tuck instead of vertical scar from old belly button? There are a variety of surgical procedures or combinations that can produce good results in patients with abdominal laxity, depending on multiple factors including their anatomy and degree of desired improvement: A mini tummy tuck, an umbilical float modified tummy tuck, a full abdominoplasty. Each of these can be performed with or without liposuction and repair of the diastasis recti. They produce different degrees of improvement. A full tummy tuck with a short vertical scar to close the old belly button incision will produce a better long term cosmetic correction in a patient with your anatomy.
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Answer: Should I get umbilical float Tummy tuck instead of vertical scar from old belly button? There are a variety of surgical procedures or combinations that can produce good results in patients with abdominal laxity, depending on multiple factors including their anatomy and degree of desired improvement: A mini tummy tuck, an umbilical float modified tummy tuck, a full abdominoplasty. Each of these can be performed with or without liposuction and repair of the diastasis recti. They produce different degrees of improvement. A full tummy tuck with a short vertical scar to close the old belly button incision will produce a better long term cosmetic correction in a patient with your anatomy.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical Float Changes Belly Button Position 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!
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical Float Changes Belly Button Position 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!
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical float works best with a high BB 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.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical float works best with a high BB 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.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Should I get umbilical float Tummy tuck instead of vertical scar from old belly button? 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.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Should I get umbilical float Tummy tuck instead of vertical scar from old belly button? 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.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical float vs vertical incision 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.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Umbilical float vs vertical incision 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.
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