I have an umbilical hernia and my cosmetic surgeon thinks that i might have a detached belly button. He says there is a chance it would die after the surgery and the i wouldnt have one or i could just have the tummy tuck done without a belly button.
Answer: Fake belly button If you have a floating umbilicus, due to a hernia, you are at risk for umbilical loss when you combine a tummy tuck with a hernia repair. In cases where the umbilicus can't be saved, there are very good techniques for creating a "fake" umbilicus, using your own tissues. Not all surgeons know how to do this, so be sure that your surgeon knows a technique which has been successful in his hands.
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Answer: Fake belly button If you have a floating umbilicus, due to a hernia, you are at risk for umbilical loss when you combine a tummy tuck with a hernia repair. In cases where the umbilicus can't be saved, there are very good techniques for creating a "fake" umbilicus, using your own tissues. Not all surgeons know how to do this, so be sure that your surgeon knows a technique which has been successful in his hands.
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February 8, 2016
Answer: When umbilical hernias are present and my patients are considering a tummy tuck, my recommendation is to sacrifice the belly button so I can repair the hernia at the same time. If the belly button can be pulled down to the transverse incision, there is no vertical scar and 3-4 months later, a new dimple/belly button is reconstructed where you want it. If you belly button is not very pretty, the reconstructed one is always better. Its shallower so no 'shots' but has a very nice appearance when standing.
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February 8, 2016
Answer: When umbilical hernias are present and my patients are considering a tummy tuck, my recommendation is to sacrifice the belly button so I can repair the hernia at the same time. If the belly button can be pulled down to the transverse incision, there is no vertical scar and 3-4 months later, a new dimple/belly button is reconstructed where you want it. If you belly button is not very pretty, the reconstructed one is always better. Its shallower so no 'shots' but has a very nice appearance when standing.
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