I posted some questions about the umbilical float procedure and appreciate all the feedback. I have a follow up question for clarification— in an umbilical float, can you remove skin BELOW the belly button and not have it affect the belly button position? My understanding was that it’s the skin ABOVE the belly button that moves it lower. But if I only had skin removed BELOW the belly button, could I theoretically keep the belly button in the same position and have a full muscle repair?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. The short answer is no. There isnt a way to access the muscle above the belly button without the float. In addition, as you bring the muscles together to create the sculpted abdominal look, the tissues above the belly button will become redundant and need to be lowered and tightened to achieve an outstanding result. The position of the belly button during the float is is done to create a natural appearance. It is positioned in perspective of the patients anatomy including where your hips are and other structures that it will not look too low. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. They will assess your anatomy in person and put together a plan that is best for you. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. The short answer is no. There isnt a way to access the muscle above the belly button without the float. In addition, as you bring the muscles together to create the sculpted abdominal look, the tissues above the belly button will become redundant and need to be lowered and tightened to achieve an outstanding result. The position of the belly button during the float is is done to create a natural appearance. It is positioned in perspective of the patients anatomy including where your hips are and other structures that it will not look too low. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. They will assess your anatomy in person and put together a plan that is best for you. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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April 10, 2022
Answer: Umbilical Float Absolutely! In a traditional tummy tuck, the umbilicus is left in the same position, the skin is moved down over it, and the umbilicus is brought back up through the skin, in the same position. Muscle is easily repaired during this procedure.In an umbilical float, I use a lot, to help the little bit of loose skin that folds just above the umbilicus, and allows it to unfurl and flatten out.Hope this helps!
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April 10, 2022
Answer: Umbilical Float Absolutely! In a traditional tummy tuck, the umbilicus is left in the same position, the skin is moved down over it, and the umbilicus is brought back up through the skin, in the same position. Muscle is easily repaired during this procedure.In an umbilical float, I use a lot, to help the little bit of loose skin that folds just above the umbilicus, and allows it to unfurl and flatten out.Hope this helps!
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