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An anatomical method for re-siting the umbilicus.

Niri S Niranjan1, Jonathan J Staiano

  • 1St. Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom. niriniranjan@hotmail.com

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 16, 2004
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This study presents a new technique for repositioning the umbilicus after abdominoplasty, aiming for a more natural appearance. The method attaches superficial fascia to periumbilical skin, enhancing aesthetics and patient comfort.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

  • The umbilicus is a unique normal scar.
  • Umbilical repositioning is a key aesthetic challenge in abdominoplasty and flap surgeries (TRAM, DIEP).
  • Existing techniques can cause tethering and undesirable cosmetic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for umbilical resiting.
  • To improve the aesthetic outcome of the umbilicus after abdominal surgery.
  • To avoid complications associated with traditional umbilical repositioning methods.

Main Methods:

  • A technique involving the attachment of superficial fascia to periumbilical skin is detailed.
  • This method aims to create a natural-looking fullness around the umbilical depression.

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  • The technique avoids direct tethering of the umbilicus to the rectus sheath.

    • Main Results:

    • The described technique successfully recreates the anatomical structure of the umbilicus.
    • It produces a desirable fullness around the umbilical depression.
    • It avoids the discomfort and tethering associated with other methods.

    Conclusions:

    • This novel umbilical resiting technique offers superior aesthetic results.
    • It provides a more comfortable outcome for patients undergoing abdominoplasty or flap procedures.
    • The method enhances the overall cosmetic satisfaction following abdominal reconstruction.