What Happens to Your Belly Button After a Tummy Tuck?

When it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery, tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular invasive procedures. It’s important to find a talented plastic surgeon who pays attention to key details during this transformation process including what happens to your belly button after tummy tuck surgery. Below, we are sharing what type of tummy tuck methods are available at Vado Plastic Surgery and the appearance of a belly button after a tummy tuck.

What is tummy tuck surgery?

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery performed to remove excess skin, tighten the abdominal muscles, and reduce fatty deposits to reveal a flatter, firmer stomach.  

What are the different types of tummy tuck surgery?

When you are getting an abdominoplasty, one of the decisions you will have to make is which type of incision is best for your cosmetic needs. These are the three main types that your plastic surgeon will choose between: 

Mini-Tummy Tuck is great for patients who have a stomach that slightly sticks out, stretch marks below the belly button, or excess skin. The mini tummy tuck procedure involves one horizontal incision above the pubic mound, which allows the abdominal muscles to be tightened, along with revealing a flat belly by removing excess fat.

Full Tummy Tuck is able to correct a full spectrum of issues that many people experience in relation to their tummy. If you're bothered by excess fat, stretch marks, or loose skin above and below your belly button, this option is ideal for you. The procedure uses a U-shaped incision on the pubic mound to remove excess fat and tighten the ab muscles. In some cases, this requires a second incision above the belly button as well. 

Extended Tummy Tuck requires the longest incision, but it is able to address both upper and lower abdominal excess skin effectively to produce natural results. Unfortunately, this method does leave behind a scar.  If you’ve recently lost weight that left behind an abundance of excess, hanging skin, a tummy tuck surgery can correct this issue.

Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

Many patients wonder if their belly button will look unnatural or odd following a tummy tuck surgery. The most important thing you should remember is if you have the right surgeon on your side this will not be an issue. Our team is comprised of board-certified plastic surgeons known for our beautiful, natural-looking belly buttons. Whatever your ideal belly button size, placement, and overall look, we can make it happen.