People that are interested in rejuvenating their looks and are interested in tummy tuck, will no doubt first research the procedure and might find posts or messages warning them about the tummy tuck belly button. They present this issue as a bit of a pitfall. But it’s not and it shouldn’t be if you work with an experienced and skilled cosmetic surgeon.
Why are people so concerned about the tummy tuck belly button?
During this procedure, the muscles in your abdomen are tightened and the excess skin (caused by either aging or significant and rapid weight loss) is removed. The skin removal is very important to achieve the desired end result – a flatter and more contoured abdomen. But certain complications can arise with skin tightening e.g., change in placement of certain abdominal features like freckles, moles and even your belly button.
Regardless whether you prefer a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit, you would like your naval to remain intact and in the same spot where it was for years.
What is exactly a tummy tuck belly button?
This term in most cases refers to navels or belly buttons that don’t look their best after the procedure and can also be a telltale sign that you had a tummy tuck procedure. These unusual navels can be:
- Too large
- Overly round
- Weird and slit-like in shaped
- Positioned weirdly on your abdomen (either too high or too low)
- Have a distorted look
The important thing that we need to emphasize here is that your belly button can look like this but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it WILL look like that.
A designer belly button
If you sign up with an experienced and skilled cosmetic surgeon, he will make sure that you get a “designer” belly button that looks great, just like your old one.
A “designer” naval is basically perfectly shaped during the abdominoplasty and body contouring procedure so it looks natural and it’s within proportion to your body shape and size.
The naval is the visual center of your abdomen so it has to look good. And since every abdomen is different, every belly button is different and there’s not shape and size that fits all! The main factors that determine the look of your belly button are:
- The length and shape of your torso
- Your body’s overall size and
- Your belly button preference
You probably would have never thought that something so simple like a belly button will require so much thought and planning.
The majority of patients, that had an “outie” before their procedure, would like to have an “innie” after their tummy tuck. This usually involves adding a little bit of depth to the navel and creating a smooth envelope around the top. And if you’d also want to hide the scars, that’s also possible. The cosmetic surgeon just places the incision inside the belly button and it’s that visible.
Do your homework!
In order to achieve good results from your tummy tuck procedure, it’s not just the cosmetic surgeon that has to do his/her part. Don’t be too lazy or try to find a shortcut and go with a surgeon that isn’t great at creating good belly buttons. Do your part of the job and research. See who’s best.
When it comes to post-surgery recover, follow your doctor’s instructions precisely. Failure to do so might compromise your end result. So make sure the area is kept clean, dry and well hydrated (use ointments that your doctor prescribes) and stay away from DIY tips you can find online like sticking sticks and marbles in your belly button to maintain a good shape.
