Looking into the mirror now, you might no longer be happy with what you see. Your once tight and sculpted abdomen may be replaced with flabby tissues. A tummy tuck can help. This form of plastic surgery not only removes excess fatty tissues and skin, but also helps to sculpt your abdomen to uncover the muscles hidden underneath. Tummy tucks are so popular in America that they make up more than one-third of all cosmetic procedures performed. One unwanted side effect of tummy tucks is that the shape and location of your belly button may change. If you want your belly button to remain the same, follow these 3 tips.
Emphasize How Much You Like Your Belly Button to the Surgeon
Depending on how the surgery is performed and the technique that is used, the belly button can be repositioned. The surgeon can move your belly button upwards or downwards, so that it better complements your new body. Still, if you're already satisfied and happy with how your belly button looks, your surgeon can avoid working on the tissues surrounding the belly button. They can also use techniques that won't alter your belly button's position.
Place a Marble In It
Belly buttons tend to get smaller and slimmer after a tummy tuck. You will begin to notice that the size of your belly button may change as you recover and as the swelling subsides. If this isn't something you want happening, consider putting a marble in your belly button to retain its original shape or attempt to mold it.
Massage the Scar Tissues
Another factor that may change the size and shape of your belly button is whether scar tissues form. If scar tissues form in the area surrounding the navel, they may make your belly button appear smaller or the area around the belly button to appear more protruded. Prevent scar tissues from forming by regularly massaging the area.
Conclusion
Before getting a tummy tuck, you should have a long and serious discussion with your plastic surgeon regarding what you can expect the final results to look like. Keep in mind that it may be impossible to fully determine what the final shape, size, or location of your belly button may be until you fully recover from the surgery. Swelling from the surgery may take several months to subside. You really won't be able to tell how your belly button really looks like until then.
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