Two unusual umbilicoplasties

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1979 Aug;64(2):268-70. doi: 10.1097/00006534-197908000-00034.

Abstract

We describe the creation of an umbilicus where none previously existed, during an abdominoplasty, and the cosmetic shaping of a stretched umbilicus after an umbilical hernia repair.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods*
  • Umbilicus / surgery*