I am 110lbs, 5'4" and had twins. I now have a hernia, diastasis, low c-section scar and only a small amount of skin ABOVE my belly button (bb).I have been on 4 consults and all say I have a high bb. Two would do the umbilical float (because of high bb & little skin) and the other 2 say Full Tummy Tuck.I am torn. I'd like to do the float b/c for the FTT dr's say I'll need a 2nd vertical scar and a vertical scar (due to lack of skin & low c-sec. scar).
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OMG. After reading all the responders' comments to your question of tummy tuck vs. umbilical float, I am totally confused, and I have done hundreds and hundreds of tummy tucks and a handful of umbilical floats myself. I disagree with the surgeons who say umbilical float is not a good operation and that you don't get a normal belly button. I have done it several times in very unique situations with positive and attractive results. That having been said, I personally think you could have a full on tummy tuck.
There, I have done it. I have added to the confusion. Here is my suggestion. Of all the Board Certified surgeons you have seen, who do you feel the most comfortable with, who has the best before and after pictures, who has given you the name of several of his patients and you have talked with them about their experience with his or her tummy tucks. To me, that is the answer. You don't want to pick the technique, you want to pick the surgeon.
You are going to trust this plastic surgeon with your life and your looks. Don't limit them as to what they can do for you. I love the internet. It has educated not only patients, but also surgeons. The problem is, there is so much information out there that patients are now making surgeons decisions.
You pick the surgeon, let the surgeon make the surgeon's decisions.
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OMG. After reading all the responders' comments to your question of tummy tuck vs. umbilical float, I am totally confused, and I have done hundreds and hundreds of tummy tucks and a handful of umbilical floats myself. I disagree with the surgeons who say umbilical float is not a good operation and that you don't get a normal belly button. I have done it several times in very unique situations with positive and attractive results. That having been said, I personally think you could have a full on tummy tuck.
There, I have done it. I have added to the confusion. Here is my suggestion. Of all the Board Certified surgeons you have seen, who do you feel the most comfortable with, who has the best before and after pictures, who has given you the name of several of his patients and you have talked with them about their experience with his or her tummy tucks. To me, that is the answer. You don't want to pick the technique, you want to pick the surgeon.
You are going to trust this plastic surgeon with your life and your looks. Don't limit them as to what they can do for you. I love the internet. It has educated not only patients, but also surgeons. The problem is, there is so much information out there that patients are now making surgeons decisions.
You pick the surgeon, let the surgeon make the surgeon's decisions.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button There may be enough skin to make a full tummy tuck the best option. There is a lot of laxity in the mid abdomen (a lateral view would have been very helpful). When this large bulge is completely flattened, all the skin that is going up the curve to the belly button will be lax and may be sufficient to get the belly button hole down close to the incision or to remove it entirely. An in-person exam helps to clarify this, because if one can take the skin above the umbilicus and compress it vertically by about 9 cm, there should be enough skin to do the full tummy tuck. If there is a small low vertical scar at the incision line, sometimes after six months the skin relaxes and more can be removed to get rid of the scar.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button There may be enough skin to make a full tummy tuck the best option. There is a lot of laxity in the mid abdomen (a lateral view would have been very helpful). When this large bulge is completely flattened, all the skin that is going up the curve to the belly button will be lax and may be sufficient to get the belly button hole down close to the incision or to remove it entirely. An in-person exam helps to clarify this, because if one can take the skin above the umbilicus and compress it vertically by about 9 cm, there should be enough skin to do the full tummy tuck. If there is a small low vertical scar at the incision line, sometimes after six months the skin relaxes and more can be removed to get rid of the scar.
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Not uncommon for a mother of twins... The abdominal wall contour can undergo significant changes when women have twins.Under these circumstances, it’s not unusual for women to develop loose excess skin, weakened muscles, fat accumulation and stretch marks.It’s important to realize that no two patients are ever exactly the same and for this reason it’s important to individualize care. Although it’s hard to make a specific recommendation without a physical examination, your history and pictures suggest several problems.It appears that you have a high umbilicus and a low C- section scar in the presence of weakened muscles and a small umbilical hernia.These anatomic findings significantly limit treatment options.In your case three options exist, an umbilical float abdominoplasty, traditional full abdominoplasty with a high incision or a vertical incision with a traditional abdominoplasty.The choice of procedure not only depends upon your anatomic findings, but your aesthetic goals as well.The umbilical float procedure can be utilized, but in many cases results in distortion of the umbilicus with a shallow unnatural appearance.This procedure also limits the ability to perform secondary procedures if they should become necessary.For these reasons, the majority of plastic surgeons would recommend a variant of the full abdominoplasty.In most cases, surgeons would fix the umbilical hernia and tighten the muscles and reassess the skin laxity.In rare cases, enough excess skin might be present to perform a traditional abdominoplasty through the C-section scar, while in other cases a vertical incision might be used. It’s important to realize that the specific procedure chosen will depend upon the patient’s anatomic findings, aesthetic concerns and intra-operative factors.For these reasons, it’s critical that patients thoroughly discuss their options with their surgeon, so they have a complete understanding of their options.
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Answer: Not uncommon for a mother of twins... The abdominal wall contour can undergo significant changes when women have twins.Under these circumstances, it’s not unusual for women to develop loose excess skin, weakened muscles, fat accumulation and stretch marks.It’s important to realize that no two patients are ever exactly the same and for this reason it’s important to individualize care. Although it’s hard to make a specific recommendation without a physical examination, your history and pictures suggest several problems.It appears that you have a high umbilicus and a low C- section scar in the presence of weakened muscles and a small umbilical hernia.These anatomic findings significantly limit treatment options.In your case three options exist, an umbilical float abdominoplasty, traditional full abdominoplasty with a high incision or a vertical incision with a traditional abdominoplasty.The choice of procedure not only depends upon your anatomic findings, but your aesthetic goals as well.The umbilical float procedure can be utilized, but in many cases results in distortion of the umbilicus with a shallow unnatural appearance.This procedure also limits the ability to perform secondary procedures if they should become necessary.For these reasons, the majority of plastic surgeons would recommend a variant of the full abdominoplasty.In most cases, surgeons would fix the umbilical hernia and tighten the muscles and reassess the skin laxity.In rare cases, enough excess skin might be present to perform a traditional abdominoplasty through the C-section scar, while in other cases a vertical incision might be used. It’s important to realize that the specific procedure chosen will depend upon the patient’s anatomic findings, aesthetic concerns and intra-operative factors.For these reasons, it’s critical that patients thoroughly discuss their options with their surgeon, so they have a complete understanding of their options.
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December 11, 2016
Answer: Floating abdominoplasty 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.
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Answer: Floating abdominoplasty 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.
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March 16, 2014
Answer: High belly button 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.
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Answer: High belly button 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.
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November 22, 2013
Answer: Full tummy tuck with higher scar better option for high belly button Thank you for your question. A personal exam and consultation is always best.That said I do not like the floating belly button technique. In my experience a full tummy tuck with a higher scar and muscle repair is a better option. Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in your procedure, and who has an excellent reputation in your community.
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Answer: Full tummy tuck with higher scar better option for high belly button Thank you for your question. A personal exam and consultation is always best.That said I do not like the floating belly button technique. In my experience a full tummy tuck with a higher scar and muscle repair is a better option. Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in your procedure, and who has an excellent reputation in your community.
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