Does the belly button position move or remain the same?

Thank you for your question about whether the belly button position moves or remains unchanged. The position and shape of the belly button are two different things. Whether the position of the belly button will move depends on how much skin and fat you have resected. During a mini tummy tuck (with not a lot of excess skin), there's a chance the position of the belly button will not move and the shape will remain the same. If there's lots of excess skin to be removed and the upper abdomen needs to be addressed, the belly button position will be in the same place as it originally was, but the look will be altered. Your plastic surgeon can give you a vertical or circular belly button. Oftentimes, women request a long "Victoria's Secret" belly button. It will be important to express your concerns to your plastic surgeo. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding how to get a natural-looking belly button during a tummy tuck.

The best advice for a natural looking belly button is to carefully research surgeons in your area. They should provide pictures of post operative results so you can pick who you feel like provides the results most in line with your goals.

Hello and thank you for your question.
The goal of a tummy tuck surgery is to improve abdominal contour and shape, and with good surgical planing, the scar should be low and short that's completely hidden below the bikini line. The belly button should be designed to look natural and have minimal scarring on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flatter abdomen.
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello @IntelligentBeauty thank you for your question. The shape of the navel and the skin depends on the plastic surgeon's techniques and also on the patient's care during the recovery process. It is important that you visit a board-certified specialist who can show you before and after testimonials of this surgery. Best wishes!! Alan Gonzalez MD

Dear IntelligentBeauty,
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

The belly button remains in the same position during a standard tummy tuck, but the skin around it is moved which is why there is a scar around it. There is an art to creating a natural looking belly button. I encourage you to review before/after photos of surgeons you are considering and discuss your concerns during your consultation.

Hello,
Many board certified/eligible plastic surgeons will post their results on their websites or other places online. You should find someone who you like the look of their results. When you go into your consultation you can bring photos of tummy tuck results that you like or don't like and discuss them with your goals. They should be able to tell you what they think would be a likely result for you. Just remember that everyone's body is different and results can vary person to person depending on their body type, how well they heal, and compliance with post-operative instructions.

Best advice is to review multiple board-certified plastic surgeons results online pic photos that you think are more natural in appearance and go for several consultations. The belly button is one of the most important aspects of the tummy tucks future appearance.
Dr. Taranow

There are several attractive belly button shapes. They also tend to widen over time after surgery. Sometimes a button tightens and needs revision to improve the shape.

It is easier to open a button up a bit with a really minor procedure than to shrink it.

When in doubt go smaller to aim for the best long term results.

I hope this helps.

The most important step is consulting a board certified plastic surgeon. Creating a new belly button takes a precise, artistic eye. The new belly button location is marked preoperatively. When the abdominal skin is redraped, pulled down, to create a thin, tight abdomen, the new belly button is created. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee