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Thursday, July 31, 2008

What happens to the umbilicus in a tummy tuck?

I am frequently asked if a new umbilicus is made in a tummy tuck or if it is moved. In a mini tummy tuck, the umbilicus is unaffected and not altered by this surgical procedure. In a full or standard tummy tuck, a surgical incision is made around the umbilicus. The upper abdominal skin is released from its underlying attachments to the muscles and then pulled down like a window shade. A small incision is made in this flap and the umbilicus brought out and sutured in its new location. The umbilicus is not detached or recreated. It is simply placed in a new position relative to the skin that has been removed.

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