House-roof Neoumbilicoplasty: Six-step Procedure for a Natural Navel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The umbilicus significantly contributes to abdominal aesthetics, with its reconstruction often necessary after certain procedures like umbilical herniorrhaphy, laparotomies, and abdominoplasty. Neoumbilicoplasty techniques have evolved, addressing various issues through approaches like skin and cartilage grafts, and local flaps. We are reporting our technique for neoumbilicoplasty.

Methods

This study describes a novel neoumbilicoplasty technique implemented in 90 patients (88 women, two men) who underwent lipoabdominoplasty between February 2021 and June 2023. Exclusion criteria included procedures unrelated to neoumbilicoplasty. Surgical steps involved precise marking, dissection, and suturing to create a natural umbilical hood. Patient satisfaction was measured

SUBMITTER: Cala Uribe LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365622 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature