I've been trying to find a definitive answer, which has been quite frustrating, regarding the placement of the belly button after surgery. My question is, "Where should the belly button be located?" Are there standard measurements that surgeons use to determine its placement, or is it more of an "eyeballing" process? Additionally, not all surgeons will create a new belly button as part of the procedure without an additional charge.
Typically, the natural placement of the belly button is centered vertically with the middle of your breastbone and horizontally aligned with the high points of your hips. However, since everyone's anatomy is unique, there is no standard measurement that applies to every patient when determining the new placement of the belly button after a tummy tuck. I hope this information helps!
Thank you for your question. The location of the umbilicus after an abdominoplasty can vary for each individual patient. Generally, the belly button should be positioned where it was before the procedure. This typically falls along a transverse line drawn from each anterior superior iliac spine (hips), which is the anatomical location for most patients' belly buttons. There are no specific measurements for the ideal location of the belly button as every individual is unique and each patient's body is different. It is important to consider the patient's specific anatomy when determining the position of the umbilicus. I hope this clarifies the matter. All the best!
During a tummy tuck procedure, the belly button is translocated onto the skin with a mark to ensure it remains in the midline and at an appropriate distance from the top of the vagina. The belly button can only be moved up and down by about 2 cm due to its attachment. Some people naturally have higher or lower riding belly buttons.
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