Belly button revision, or umbilicoplasty, is a short surgical procedure to alter the shape of the belly button. It can be performed for various reasons and can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries. Recovery time is quick, but there are risks involved. It may also be included in other procedures.
Umbilicoplasty, usually known by the friendlier title belly button revision, is surgery designed to alter the shape of the belly button. The surgery can be undertaken for a variety of reasons and can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries or performed as a completely separate procedure. Many plastic surgeons offer belly button revision as part of their services or are able to refer patients to a surgeon who performs the surgery.
The navel, or belly button, forms during pregnancy and the shape is determined in the days immediately following birth, when the umbilical cord dries up and eventually falls off. Drastic changes in weight, pregnancy, and hernias can alter the shape of someone’s belly button. People feel uncomfortable with their belly buttons for a variety of reasons. Some people with minimal belly buttons or outies wish they had more distinctive “innie” belly buttons, while other people dislike the shape of their belly button.
If a patient decides on belly button revision as a solution to the problem, a meeting with the surgeon will determine what the belly button should look like after surgery. The surgery is very short and is usually performed with the use of a local anesthetic or conscious sedation at the patient’s request. The surgeon alters the shape of the belly button, takes a few stitches, and the procedure is complete. Recovery time is fairly quick as long as the site is kept clean and minimal swelling and pain is associated with belly button revision.
Like any surgical procedure, there are some risks to belly button revision. If the unwanted shape is caused by a hernia, for example, your surgeon may need to perform more invasive surgery to correct the hernia. It is also possible for the infection to occur at the navel revision site or for a patient to need further surgery. A qualified doctor will reveal the risks of the surgery, along with its failure rate.
A belly button revision may also be included in a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, or similar procedure. During a tummy tuck, a navel revision is usually automatically included, as the shape of the abdomen will have changed dramatically. With other procedures, a navel revision can be added upon request, usually for a small additional cost. As with all cosmetic surgery, make sure a doctor is certified before committing to a procedure, and ask to see the surgeon’s portfolio.
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