March 9, 2007 Technically, a belly button is a scar that remains after the umbilical cord is cut. Depending on the way this scar heals, a person may have an innie or outtie. The aesthetic trend nowadays is to have an innie and some people are undergoing plastic surgery to have their outties turned in. Exposing the Naval Umbilicoplasty is more commonly performed on women than men, and is more popular right before bikini season, according to plastic surgeon Michael Bermant, who has reconstructed belly buttons for over 30 years. “Most requests come as the season comes closer to having the belly button exposed,” he said. While umbilicoplasty may also be necessary for medical purposes such as hernia, most patients claim they “can’t stand the way their belly buttons look” and want to cosmetically alter their naval for purely aesthetic reasons, said Bermant. In fact, it’s not uncommon to reconstruct the belly button during tummy tuck surgeries. Umbilicoplasty surgery typically takes between 90 minutes to three hours. The price: about $4,000. Like all other surgeries, belly button reconstruction does carry the risk of infection and bleeding. It is extremely important to choose a board certified plastic surgeon if you’re considering umbilicoplasty. Please contact us today to find a trusted and experienced surgeon near you.
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