Umbilicosculpture: A concept revisited

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Abstract

After birth the umbilicus is the only naturally formed visible scar on the body. To reconstruct a neo-umbilicus following abdominoplasty various local interposition flaps have been described to circumvent a circular scar contracture and to recreate a superior hood. The additional scarring with these techniques can give an operated look to the neo-umbilicus. The importance of gravity in the formation of a superior hood is highlighted and the issue of circular scar contractures is addressed. Emphasis is placed on sculpturing the peri-umbilical fat to enhance contour and on placing the circular scar deep in the neo-umbilicus.

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Choudhary, S., & Taams, K. O. (1998). Umbilicosculpture: A concept revisited. British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 51(7), 538–541. https://doi.org/10.1054/bjps.1998.0051

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