What is An Umbilicoplasty Procedure Like, and What is the Downtime?

It appears you have accomplished your goal of a flat tummy!

An umbilicoplasty can correct the problem you are describing. It can be done under local anesthetic in the office for a minimal cost. There is no downtime with this procedure. You can resume your regular exercise routine as soon as 3 days after if you like. Keeping the wound clean and dry is most important.

Kind regards,

Dr. H

Hi, an umbilicoplasty is basically a repair of a distorted or deformed belly button. it can be a simple procedure or it can be more involved. in your case, I recommend that the whole abdomen be examined by a certifed plastic surgeon to find out if you need just that or a tummy tuck, which would include a belly button repair.

Because you have some loose skin from prior lipo and pregnancy, my guess is that you would need a tummy tuck to best restore the skin around your belly button. 

An umbilicoplasty is a much more limited procedure with a crescent-shaped scar aorund the belly button that can remove a small amount of skin. The recovery is only a few days, and the results are quite a bit more limited.

 

An umbilicoplasty is a localized procedure to correct the shape/contour of the umbilicus; frequently, now we also see patients whose belly rings have distorted the shape or torn through.  GIven your photograph, your condition requires a more involved operation, likely a tummy tuck based on the bulge in the lower abdomen.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation who can explain your options.