Umbilical tailoring in abdominoplasty: a simple and consistent way of shortening a post-bariatric umbilicus

Simplified Technique for Creating an Umbilicus with Scarless Caudal Aspect and Superior Hooding

“…Excess umbilicus tissue is then circumferentially removed (Fig. 3) [5,6]. In circumstances where the umbilicus is small and narrow, it is important to ensure that the umbilicus is not buried within the anterior rectus fascia after plication.…”