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>.

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Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojag002
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Body Contouring and Surgery
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Modified “T”-Shaped Umbilicoplasty: A Practical Technique for Creating a Sunken Navel in Abdominoplasty

Jorge I Borunda
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
Body Contouring and Surgery
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Modified “T”-Shaped Umbilicoplasty: A Practical Technique for Creating a Sunken Navel in Abdominoplasty

Jorge I Borunda
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Abstract

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>.

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open ForumVol. 8
Autonomous University of Chihuahua (MX)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Body Contouring and Surgery
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