Belly Button Repair
Umbilical refinement
Correcting the appearance of the belly button after major changes to the body
Pregnancy, weight fluctuation, and prior abdominal surgery can change the shape or position of the belly button. Belly button repair — often performed alongside a tummy tuck — restores a natural, proportionate appearance. At Surgical Suites of Beverly Hills, this procedure is performed in a private OR with meticulous attention to detail.
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What is belly button repair?
Belly button repair (umbilicoplasty) reshapes or repositions the navel to correct asymmetry, herniation, or distortion caused by pregnancy, weight change, or previous surgery. It is frequently performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck, though it can be done as a standalone procedure. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia and takes 30 minutes to one hour. Most patients return home the same day.
- Restores a natural, proportionate belly button appearance
- Corrects asymmetry or distortion from pregnancy or prior surgery
- Often paired seamlessly with a tummy tuck
- Minimal, well-concealed scarring
- Short procedure with a quick recovery
- Meticulous, detail-focused technique
- Natural-looking, lasting results
- Performed in a private, surgical suite
- Patients with an asymmetrical, distorted, or herniated belly button appearance
- Individuals recovering their pre-pregnancy or pre-weight-loss abdominal appearance
- Those planning or recovering from a tummy tuck who want the belly button addressed
- Patients in good overall health with no active medical conditions that impair healing
- Individuals with realistic expectations about the extent of correction
- Non-smokers, or those able to stop smoking well in advance of and after surgery
- Adults at or near their stable, ideal body weight
- Those who have consulted with a board-certified surgeon and received appropriate medical clearance
Your day from start to finish
Four straightforward steps from consultation to recovery
Schedule your consultation
Meet with your surgeon and discuss your goals
Pre-operative preparation
We guide you through testing and instructions
Day of surgery
Arrive early, settle in, and let our team handle the rest
Recovery and follow-up
Rest in our dedicated recovery space before heading home
Why surgical suites of Beverly hills
We don't just provide operating rooms. We provide a complete surgical experience backed by accreditation, skilled staff, and a commitment to your safety that runs through every hour you're with us.
Accredited facility with proven standards
Experienced team focused on your care
Transparent pricing and insurance coordination
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FAQs
Common questions about this service and what to expect.
Post-operative follow-up is managed through your surgeon's office. Our team coordinates closely to ensure continuity of care throughout your recovery.
Initial swelling resolves within a few weeks, with final results visible within 2–3 months.
Yes, results are generally long-lasting, though significant future weight change or pregnancy could affect the outcome.
Pregnancy, significant weight fluctuation, hernia, and prior abdominal surgery are common causes of belly button distortion or asymmetry.
Belly button repair is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia if combined with another procedure, administered and monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Incisions are small and placed within or around the natural border of the belly button, where resulting scars are well-concealed.
Yes, though it is most commonly performed alongside a tummy tuck. Your surgeon can advise whether a standalone procedure is appropriate for your goals.
Recovery is typically brief — most patients resume light activity within a few days. If combined with a tummy tuck, recovery follows the longer timeline of that procedure.
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