Tummy Tuck or Belly Button Surgery?

Question

I have stretch marks and loose skin around my belly button. Do I need a tummy tuck or belly button surgery?

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

We can of course only make general comments without examining you. Belly button surgery (umbilicoplasty) is not commonly done, and any improvement would be limited to the belly button itself; it doesn't work to try and tighten skin around it. A full tummy tuck would include improving the belly button, as well as removing stretch marks, but you would need to be seen in order to determine if that is a good option.

Gregory DeLange, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck is the only thing that can remove the loose skin and stretch marks around your umbilicus.  Unfortunately you don't have near enough extra skin to do this procedure.  And no lasers have shown to have any significant improvement of this issue as well.  Uuugh

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Belly Button surgery or umbilicoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that repairs your belly button, to improve the appearance.  It only affects that area so if you are concerned about loose skin anywhere else this will not be targeted.  You would need a full examination to ensure you are fully aware of the procedure outcome. Just looking at your picture it doesn't appear that you would have enough skin laxity for a full tummy tuck.  All The Best

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Belly Button surgery (umbilicoplasty) by itself only takes care of stretch marks and loose skin in the immediate area (few inches) of the belly button.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in belly button repairs. One option is laser tightening. A surgical option is a concentric umbilicoplasty to correct the redundant skin. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

At the risk of sounding overly critical, it looks as if your belly button is very wide which is an indication that your muscles are separated and/or you may have an umbilical hernia. This is combination with your description of loose skin and stretch marks makes you a decent candidate for a tummy tuck. However, it is difficult to tell from the picture if you would do well with a midi/marriage or full abdominoplasty. Meet with 2 or 3 surgeons to determine the best option for you.

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