Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button?

Floating abdominoplasty uses a small incision in the lower abdomen to allow for the tummy to be tightened and shaped. No incision around the belly button is needed. Through the incision, excess skin is removed and muscles can be tightened. The belly button is temporarily detached during the surgery to allow for this. You experience muscle tightening from sternum to pubic area. After the belly button is reattached (and moved down if necessary) the incisions are sutured. Liposuction can be performed if necessary to eliminate excess fat. Please see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination to determine which treatment would be most suitable. A floating abdominoplasty may help you. Good luck.

I would recommend for my patients a tummy tuck with diastasis repair and umbilical hernia repair if they appeared as you do in this picture.  An umbilical float is a reasonable alternative, but it would not be my first choice. Good luck.

In agreement with full tummy tuck for the shape you will achieve, my preference over umbilical float is to pull all the way down and in from the sides for the lowest possible scar.  If I cannot get it low enough to cover with your preferred panties without excessive tension, will add a short vertical suprapubic midline component that has never been a problem.  It is so well hidden, and can always be revised in the office if it is visible.  You only show a front view, but appear to have enough peri-umbilical connective tissue compliance that plication of full tummy tuck is absolutely necessary.  Your supra-umbilical skin can sometimes advance a surprising amount, especially once the underlying abdominal wall is tightened.  Another helpful measure is progressive tension sutures intra-operatively to facilitate flap advancement and low scar.