TUMMY TUCKS AND THE BELLY BUTTON: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
EXPLORE WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BELLY BUTTON DURING A TUMMY TUCK IN PHILADELPHIA AND VILLANOVA
It’s important to recognize that when you have a tummy tuck, the belly button may sometimes be altered as well. If you are seeking advice about the topic of tummy tucks and belly button reshaping, Philadelphia’s Cross Medical Group can discuss the abdominoplasty procedure with you.
HOW TO DECIDE BETWEEN TUMMY TUCKS AND BELLY BUTTON SURGERY
Even after they have decided to have a tummy tuck – a procedure which some people refer to slangily as a “stomach tuck” or “belly tuck” - patients often still have lots of questions about the procedure. Patients sometimes wonder if when they get a tummy tuck, their belly button’s appearance might also be changed in some way. They may even worry about the possibility of having no belly button after surgery or needing belly button reconstruction after a tummy tuck. If you are concerned about having a closed belly button after a tummy tuck, here's what you should know.
The importance of the belly button should not be overlooked for this procedure. After a tummy tuck, the belly button will most likely not be altered or moved. The surrounding skin and muscle around it may simply be tightened or rearranged. The belly button remains attached to the abdominal wall in its original location, but it may be brought out through a new opening in the skin in the corresponding location on the abdomen. We take every step possible to ensure that the belly button looks as natural and attractive as possible after a tummy tuck.
Unlike a tummy tuck, belly button plastic surgery, the medical term for which is umbilicoplasty, addresses a variety of issues with the belly button. This surgery can improve the shape and appearance of the belly button to restore its appearance after pregnancy and make it look more aesthetically pleasing. This procedure can be done separately or in combination with a traditional tummy tuck if there are other issues such as stretched abdominal skin that the patient would like to correct.
“How do a find the best tummy tuck near me?” is likely to be a question on your mind if you are considering this procedure. If you are planning a tummy tuck, we can also discuss other aspects of the procedure such as the cost of a tummy tuck and how it might compare to the average cost of belly button plastic surgery, what to expect before and after a full tummy tuck or before and after a mini tummy tuck, and more.
COMPLEMENTARY OPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVES TO A TUMMY TUCK
Many patients are interested in learning more about the topic of tummy tucks and the belly button. The best way of knowing whether a tummy tuck, belly button reshaping surgery, or another procedure will be suitable for you is to set up a consultation with our team.
Cross Medical Group also provides other alternative surgical solutions to address patients’ aesthetic goals. Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) restores more masculine-looking contours to the male chest. Liposuction reduces resistant fat on specific areas of the body to refine your body shape. A Mommy Makeover typically combines liposuction with a tummy tuck and other procedures to address physical changes commonly associated with pregnancy. We also provide non-surgical body contouring solutions such as an ultrasound-based system designed for fat reduction along with another type of minimally invasive procedure that improves the appearance of cellulite.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Contact Cross Medical Group if you would like to know more about tummy tucks and the belly button. Call us in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100). You can also send a message online to request a consultation if you would like to discuss what happens before and after tummy tuck surgery.
