Will an Umbilicoplasty Fix my Post Pregnancy Sagging Navel? (photo)

Question

I'm 27 and in pretty good shape (still trying to get my abs back) but no matter how much I work out, that fact remains that my belly button isn't going to get better. I'm not willing to trade the scar of a tummy tuck for this, but I really want to fix it. I've looked around on the internet and an umbilicoplasty seems to be my only other option. Will the procedure work for me? I live in Raleigh NC and was wondering the cost as well. Please help me!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Repair of the rectus diastasis, loss of fatty tissue, and concentric umbilicoplasty will likely improve your belly button. Our office specializes in belly button repair surgery in Los Angeles. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and the photo.

	A full tummy tuck is likely your best option.

	To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACS · Answer

Umbilicoplasty procedures are no designed to correct post-pregnancy deformities. You appear to have more skin laxity above your belly button than would be possible to correct with such a procedure. You may be a candidate for a short scar tummy tuck, but I think you will still likely require an incision around the belly button. You need to decide which is a bigger problem for you...the skin laxity, or the incision to correct it.

Robert Najera, MD · Answer

I agree with the other surgeons that you have too much skin for a simple umbilicoplasty. I recommend a full tummy tuck in order to tighten the surrounding skin and reshape your belly button. Good luck.

Ralph M. Rosato, MD · Answer

I agree with all the other opinions, you will require an abdominoplasty. Only you know if the scar is an acceptable yet remade off.

Will an Umbilicoplasty Fix my Post Pregnancy Sagging Navel? (photo)

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