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Patients who underwent abdominoplasty between the years 2015 and 2017 comprised the study population. A single surgeon performed all operations with the assistance of plastic surgery residents. The inverted U-flap method was used for umbilical reconstruction ( Fig 1). Postoperatively, patients were seen weekly, and on the second week, a moderately firm foam earplug was inserted into the umbilicus if the umbilicus incision had epithelialized and was nondraining. The plug was kept in place until 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively. A subjective assessment of aesthetic outcome was performed. RESULTS Characteristics of the aesthetically appealing umbilicus include a relatively small, vertically oriented, and oval-shaped umbilicus with slight superior hooding or no hooding at all. 8 - 11 The presence of a large and wide umbilicus that is transversely oriented is considered unattractive and is associated with aging and weight gain. 9 , 11 Therefore, one goal following an abdominoplasty is to avoid making the umbilicus too big, as making the umbilicus too big may be much harder to correct than making an umbilicus too small. In our study, an inverted U technique allowed for a natural appearing umbilicus, with the use of an earplug to prevent stenosis, thereby creating an aesthetically pleasing umbilicus. Utilizing the inferiorly based flap with the inverted U technique avoids the complications associated with a circular scar, such as contracture, which would result in a small stenotic umbilicus. In addition, it allows for the re-creation of superior hooding, which is able to hide a portion of the scar, leading to a natural, youthful umbilicus that has been demonstrated to have an increased level of patient satisfaction. 17

Tanaka Y, et al. (2018). Electrolytically generated hydrogen warm water cleanses the keratin-plug-clogged hair-pores and promotes capillary blood-streams more markedly than normal warm water does. A keratin plug is a type of skin bump that’s essentially one of many types of clogged pores. Unlike acne though, these scaly bumps are seen with skin conditions, especially keratosis pilaris. While it may be difficult to prevent keratin plugs entirely, you can help get rid of them and prevent others from occurring by: A physician may recommend monitoring your symptoms since many lumps can resolve on their own. On the other hand, there are several causes of lumps on the belly button that require surgical management. Your physician will determine this based on the size of the lump, it's location and other factors such as your general health. Surgical treatmentsStenosis is a known complication following umbilical reconstruction, either as an isolated procedure or as part of an abdominoplasty or breast reconstruction procedure. Surgical techniques such as scar revisions and placements of stents have been described as potential options for prevention and management of umbilical stenosis 7 , 12 , 13; however, no standardized method exists ( Table 1). Similar to our group, Dini and Ferreira 13first proposed the use of a simple earplug to combat umbilical stenosis. In contrast, they used softer earplugs, while also recommending the use of a firmer consistency earplug as it would provide a stronger power of dilation. The time and duration of placement in relation to the umbilicoplasty were not provided. 13Barbosa et al 14advised the use of a vaginal tampon immediately following reconstruction that was replaced when wet, with transition to silicone plugs or soft earplugs at 15 days; however, duration of plug placement was not provided. Pons and colleagues 15described the use of a marble to manage stenosis, stating that its hardness exceed that of other stenotic devices. Similar to our group, they placed the stent 3 weeks postoperatively for a total of 2 months. However, unlike an earplug, adhesive was required to hold the marble in place. 15We placed a firm foam plug at 2 weeks postoperatively, for a total of 4 to 6 weeks, with no issues related to wound healing, skin problems, necrosis, infection, stenosis, or enlarged umbilicus. Table 1 While your eyelashes are protecting your eyes, your lungs are letting you breathe, and virtually every other part of your body—inside and out—is performing its own relatively well-known task, your belly button is just sitting there collecting lint. And while it’s true that your navel served its most important purpose before you were born, it’s not totally useless now. Anyone can get warts but they are most common in anyone with a weakened immune system, as from illness or chemotherapy. Children and teenagers are also susceptible to warts.

Anyone can experience keratin plugs, but the following risk factors may increase your chances of getting them: You can help get rid of dead skin cells that may be trapped with keratin in these bumps by using gentle exfoliation methods. If keratin bumps don’t respond to gentle exfoliation, your dermatologist may recommend stronger prescription creams to help dissolve the underlying plugs. Lifestyle changes The remaining upper skin is lifted up as high as the rib cage and pulled down like a window shade to the lower skin near the pubic bone. The skin is now stretched tight and the surgeon then chooses the new ideal position to place the stalk of the belly button.It's believed that skin cysts form around trapped keratin cells – the cells that form the relatively tough outer layer of the skin. You’ll also need to wear an abdominal binder for about 6 weeks. This is basically a very tight band around the belly that supports the tummy and helps to avoid fluid buildup. A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections"). If the infection begins to spread, urgent treatment is required. Abdominoplasty has consistently remained one of the top cosmetic surgical procedures, with more than 127,500 procedures performed in 2016. 1 During this procedure, the umbilicus is repositioned within the abdominal skin flap. Transposition of the umbilicus is also a component of procedures that involve autologous breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue, such as transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) or deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps. Although umbilicoplasty may seem to be a minor component of these procedures, it is absolutely critical for obtaining the most cosmetically pleasing result. The final aesthetics of the umbilicus can ultimately influence patient satisfaction with the procedure, and a poor result can ruin an otherwise successful abdominoplasty. 2 Most of the time, treatment is not necessary unless the lipoma is unsightly or is interfering with other structures. It can be removed through surgery or liposuction.

You can exfoliate with gentle acids, such as peels or topicals with lactic, salicylic, or glycolic acid. Over-the-counter options include Eucerin or Am-Lactin. Physical exfoliants are other options, which include soft facial brushes and washcloths. Hulcr J, et al. (2012). A jungle in there: Bacteria in belly buttons are highly diverse, but predictable. That horizontal incision, which elongates into a diamond, also allows me to pull the abdominal scar down lower- so to me it is a win/win. Keep it small Yeast can also take up residence in your belly button, especially if you don’t keep it clean and dry.

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Our Inland Cosmetic surgeons are so passionate about creating beautiful belly buttons that we’ve developed our own technique, called the Inland Innie. What does the “Inland Innie” look like?