27/09/2024

Umbilical Hernia Repair during Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery

Though umbilical hernias, which are highly prevalent in babies, are painless and commonly go away on their own, sometimes, when adults experience them, they may be tender to the touch, cause discomfort, and can be aesthetically unappealing.   A common indication of an umbilical hernia is a bulge around the navel. Most patients report seeing a protrusion when they sneeze or lift something heavy. Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty offers adults with an umbilical hernia more than just aesthetic benefits, it presents a unique opportunity for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair and removal of fatty tissue and skin excess on the upper and lower abdomen

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Everything You Need to Know about Surgically Rebuilt Belly Buttons

18/07/2023

Everything You Need to Know about a Surgically Rebuilt Umbilicus

The world has two kinds of people: Those with “innies” and those with “outies.” Unlike hair, make-up, or muscles, the appearance of the umbilicus (belly button) is not something most people can easily change on their own. An abdominoplasty (commonly called a tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that reshapes the abdominal wall. One of its important steps involves the creation of a surgically reconstructed umbilicus. For many patients, this means leaving the operating theatre with a new, carefully designed navel that suits their body shape. People may consider altering their umbilicus for health-related reasons, or for aesthetic preferences. The

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