Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty: Modifications for Improved Aesthetic Results

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2021 Jun 19;3(3):ojab025. doi: 10.1093/asjof/ojab025. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Umbilicoplasty is a key component of any abdominoplasty as the umbilicus has been described as the central aesthetic subunit to the abdomen. Here, we describe our preferred technique for umbilicoplasty which involves a half-moon design with periumbilical defatting which in our hands produces consistent, aesthetically pleasing results.

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  • Case Reports