Is there a minimal procedure to take loose skin over belly button? (Photo)

Dear MissL,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello
Mini Tummy Tuck does not correct loose skin on the upper abdomen. If there is loose skin on the upper abdomen and no issues with the lower abdomen, a reverse abdominoplasty is a more suitable option. If there are stretch marks or sagging skin issues on the lower abdomen, a full tummy tuck is a better choice. There is no minimal surgical procedure to remove loose skin on the upper abdomen. A skin-tightening treatment with Renuvion J Plasma may be tried, or a non-invasive treatment like Thermage FLX or PLA injection (Lanluma, Sculptra) may be considered. Microneedling is unlikely to be very effective. One thing you should know is that tightening the upper abdominal skin may complicate the process if you later decide to undergo a full tummy tuck, as the looser the skin on the upper abdomen, the easier and more effective the tummy tuck surgery will be.

You are correct, there is an alternative to the full tummy tuck. Given the lack of muscle laxity and diastasis, skin excision with umbilical transposition is a good option. This is similar to the skin aspect of a tummy tuck, only managing the superficial skin and no muscle involvement. This is done with local tumescent anesthesia and an oral cocktail of pills so you do not have to go asleep, no drains and a very reasonable recovery with return to work in 3-5 days. However, just like a tummy tuck, you may have a vertical scar extending from the low, transverse scar if the hole in the skin from the umbilicus does not reach. Something to consider, but still a valid option. Thank you.