Belly Button Reshaping Surgery in Tunbridge Wells, Kent
People may seek to have their belly button reshaped for a number of reasons. Sometimes it is the desire to have their “outie” converted to an “innie”, whereas other reasons might be following previous surgery that has resulted in distortion of the belly button. It is important that a careful clinical examination is performed as part of the planning for the procedure to exclude an underlying hernia (umbilical hernia) Most belly button reshaping procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic in the clinic.
After numbing the area with a careful injection of local anaesthetic, surgery is performed to reshape the belly button according to the individual situation. An outie can be converted to an innie, a wide belly button can be made smaller, and a shallow belly button can be deepened.
Reshaping the belly button can improve confidence and give back the self esteem to enable the wearing of bikinis or sports clothes that expose the mid-riff.
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £4,100
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £4,100
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Belly button reshaping surgery, also known as umbilicoplasty, typically takes between 30 minutes and one hour depending on the changes being made.
The procedure is usually performed as a day-case treatment, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Recovery is generally straightforward. Mild swelling, bruising and tenderness are common during the first week, but most patients recover quickly.
The final appearance continues to improve as healing progresses over the following weeks and months.
Most patients can return to normal daily activities within a few days. More strenuous exercise and activities that place strain on the abdomen should be avoided for a period recommended by your surgeon.
Your aftercare advice will be tailored to your individual treatment.
As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks including bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring and asymmetry.
These complications are uncommon, and all risks will be discussed during your consultation.
Belly button reshaping may be suitable for patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their navel due to pregnancy, weight changes, previous surgery or natural anatomy.
A consultation at Purity Bridge will help determine whether umbilicoplasty is the right option for you.
Yes. Belly button reshaping is frequently performed as part of tummy tuck surgery, although it can also be carried out as a standalone procedure.
Combining procedures may help achieve a more balanced abdominal appearance.
Incisions are carefully placed within or around the natural contours of the belly button to minimise visible scarring.
Most scars become increasingly discreet as they mature.
The results are generally permanent. Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve the appearance achieved through surgery.
Significant weight changes or future pregnancies may affect the long-term outcome.
Further surgery is sometimes required for the sub-optimal result.
