Modified “T”-Shaped Umbilicoplasty: A Practical Technique for Creating a Sunken Navel in Abdominoplasty
Many umbilicoplasty techniques have been proposed, all with the main goal to creating an aesthetically pleasing navel. In this video article, a "3-flap" umbilicoplasty technique performed by the author is described, in which a T-shaped incision is made in the abdominal wall and limited dissection is used to reposition the navel during abdominoplasty. <b>Level of Evidence: 5 (Therapeutic)</b>.
Authors
- Jorge I Borunda
Institutions
- Autonomous University of Chihuahua (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojag002
- Primary Topic
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00