![]() During the closure, the umbilical stalk is sutured back to the abdominal wall to re-establish the connection between the belly button and the abdominal wall.Īs a result, the belly button will be slightly lower on the abdomen but without a scar around it. Because there is no incision around the umbilicus itself, it "floats" down slightly with the abdominal skin. When floating the belly button, the stalk is transected at the base to allow the umbilicus to be pulled down when closing the incision. How Is An Umbilical Float Tummy Tuck Performed? Ideal patients for umbilical abdominoplasty generally have a longer torso with a higher set belly button. Good candidates will have minor skin laxity at the lower abdominal area and the need for minimal muscle repair. Ideal Candidates For An Umbilical Float Abdominoplasty Some plastic surgeons also refer to this as an umbilical float abdominoplasty. In these select cases, a board-certified plastic surgeon will use a technique known as "floating" to reposition the belly button. ![]() In the right patient, a tiny tuck can be done to remove excess skin with muscle tightening (rectus plication) while at the same time avoiding the tell-tale belly button scar. less invasive surgery with faster, more comfortable recovery time, as compared to an extended or standard abdominoplasty. ![]() avoiding a circular incision around the original belly button: the distinct sign of having had plastic surgery.better waistline hourglass contouring with VASER® ultrasound-assisted liposuction for a more hi-definition result.a smaller, lower, and shorter incision which is concealed better in lower cut clothing and swimsuits, many times accomplished through a c-section scar. ![]() Recently, in my plastic surgery practice in Dallas, I have seen an uptick in the mini tummy tuck procedure also called the "tiny tuck." This mini-abdominoplasty differs from a standard abdominoplasty in that it is designed for patients who have little to no muscle separation, and those who need just a bit of revision to their lower abdominal area to remove a pinch of loose skin and stubborn pockets of unwanted fat.
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