Reduction Umbilicoplasty: A Simple and Effective Method

Many ideal definitions have been proposed about the desirable shape and position of the appealing umbilicus. The attractive umbilicus is a moderately small umbilical size with an overall vertical orientation We would like to propose a new, simple and effective technique to correct a abnormal distorted large protruding umbilicus which developed on a 43 year-old man who undergone previous surgery. A inner circle 1cm in diameter, which was generally considered as a normal size, was drawn in the center of deformed umbilicus. Another outer circle, which was drawn between normal abdomen and deformed umbilicus, was horizontally divided into 2 portions. The upper portion of the outer ring was excised down to the dermal area and lower portion was deepithelized. The inner circle flap was meticulously defatted down to the abdominal wall fascia. Then, this inner circle was fixed to the fascia with 3-0 monofilament sutures at 3,9,12 o'clock direction for making a superior hood. Remnant outer circle was closed primarily with adjacent proper undermining. The natural looking umbilicus was shown until postoperative 2 weeks. A longitudinal deep umbilical depression was cosmetically pleasing. This new method of reduction umbilicoplasty is a safe, simple, and effective technique for aesthetically pleasing umbilicus.

Reduction Umbilicoplasty for Bizarre Big Umbilicus after Abdominoplasty

A cosmetically pleasing shape of the umbilicus is essential, especially in aesthetic operation. Umbilical restoring should always be aimed at creating an umbilicus of sufficient depth and good morphology with less scarring. But such a goal is often difficult to attain. The author's reduction umbilicoplasty is a useful technique in case of abnormal large umbilicus after abdominoplasty. The operation renders better aesthetic result. Technically, the procedure is easy to do and learn. The important steps are the following; the first step is reduction of original umbilicus' circle. The second step is umbilical fixation to the fascia wall using anchoring suture. The third step is cinching suture for decrease "the window" of abdominal flap and this step is more important than other steps. Finally, the suture performed between "the window" and reduced umbilicus. I operated the abdominal large umbilicus using above reduction umbilicoplasty. So, I reviewed that case and discussed the literatures.