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Umbilicosculpture: a concept revisited
1Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Abstract:
After birth the umbilicus is the only naturally formed visible scar on the body. To reconstruct a neo-umbilicus following abdominoplasty various local interposition flaps have been described to circumvent a circular scar contracture and to recreate a superior hood. The additional scarring with these techniques can give an operated look to the neo-umbilicus. The importance of gravity in the formation of a superior hood is highlighted and the issue of circular scar contractures is addressed. Emphasis is placed on sculpturing the peri-umbilical fat to enhance contour and on placing the circular scar deep in the neo-umbilicus.
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