The authors conclude that applicants who have achieved high academic honors and demonstrate leadership ability with interest in academics were viewed most likely to succeed as plastic surgery residents by program directors of Integrated Model of Plastic Surgery residencies.

Translocation of the umbilicus to 15 cm from the pubic symphysis in patients with a stature of 145-178 cm is another clinically useful, safe, and expeditious method for relocation of the umbilicus during an abdominoplasty.