When it comes to creating a sleek, beautiful midsection, the belly button often plays an underrated but powerful role. Whether you’re wearing a crop top, a swimsuit, or simply want to feel confident looking in the mirror, a well-shaped navel completes the look.
That’s where umbilicoplasty, belly button surgery, comes in. Recently featured in an Instagram video by Dr. Svehlak of Sunset Cosmetic Surgery, this targeted procedure can significantly refine your midriff profile, especially when combined with other body contouring procedures.
Let’s explore umbilicoplasty for loose skin, when it’s most beneficial, and how it pairs with procedures like scar revision or tummy tucks to create truly balanced, artistic results.
Why the Belly Button Matters in Midsection Aesthetics
Think of your belly button as the natural focal point of your abdomen. Even small changes to its shape, size, or position can have a big impact on the way your torso looks overall. That’s why many patients choose umbilicoplasty for loose skin, especially after weight loss or pregnancy.
Loose or sagging skin can distort the belly button, making it look elongated, hidden, or stretched. By refining the navel itself, proportion and definition are restored, enhancing the appearance of the entire abdomen, not just one feature.
When Is Umbilicoplasty Beneficial?
An umbilicoplasty may be exactly what you need if you:
- Have loose abdominal skin after pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
- Have a piercing scar or other navel damage that has changed its appearance.
- Are undergoing other procedures like a tummy tuck or liposuction and want a refined finish.
- Have scarring or asymmetry after hernia repair or previous surgery.
- Simply don’t love the shape or size of your belly button.
Umbilicoplasty for Piercing Scars and Previous Surgery
A common concern Dr. Svehlak’s LA patients bring up is a lingering, piercing scar from belly button jewelry that has migrated, stretched, or left behind puckered skin. In this case, umbilicoplasty for piercing scar correction can make a big difference.
The procedure can remove damaged tissue, smooth irregular skin, and reshape the navel to give it a more natural, youthful appearance. This approach is also effective for minor umbilical hernia repair scars, previous surgical scars, or general asymmetry due to aging or trauma.
In each case, the goal is subtlety: a natural-looking belly button that blends beautifully with the rest of your abdominal profile.
How Umbilicoplasty Enhances Other Procedures
Umbilicoplasty often works best as part of a comprehensive midsection enhancement:
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
During a tummy tuck, the belly button must often be repositioned as the skin is tightened. An expertly performed umbilicoplasty ensures the navel looks proportional and natural, not surgically altered or misplaced.
Liposuction
If you’re having abdominal liposuction, especially around the upper and lower belly, the new contour might highlight irregularities in the belly button area. Refining it with umbilicoplasty can polish the final result.
Scar Revision
Patients who have undergone previous abdominal surgery often combine umbilicoplasty and scar revision to erase old marks and restore symmetry.
The Surgical Technique: A Small Procedure With Big Results
Umbilicoplasty can be done under local anesthesia with oral sedation or combined with general anesthesia if you’re having other procedures.
Here’s what happens:
- Planning Marking: The surgeon marks the belly button to define the ideal shape, typically a vertically oriented oval with subtle hooding.
- Local Anesthesia: A numbing solution is injected to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.
- Tissue Reshaping: Scar tissue, stretched skin, or distorted anatomy is carefully removed or repositioned.
- Suturing: The new navel is sutured internally and externally for a natural, recessed look.
The procedure typically takes about an hour and offers minimal downtime, with most patients returning to normal light activities within a day or two.
Final Thoughts: Redefining the Midriff, One Detail at a Time
A well-performed umbilicoplasty can elevate the look of your entire abdomen, especially when done in conjunction with procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, or scar correction. Whether you’re choosing umbilicoplasty for loose skin, a piercing scar, or as part of a complete transformation, this detail-oriented surgery provides lasting, natural-looking improvement.
At Sunset Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Svehlak’s approach to every umbilicoplasty is with precision and an artistic eye, ensuring your midsection looks flat and toned, and beautifully finished.
Interested in Learning if Umbilicoplasty Is Right For You?
Contact Sunset Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule a consultation and explore how this subtle, refined procedure can make your midsection truly shine.
