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Our clothing style is the most prominent expression of our personality. This is the main reason why we cannot remain insensitive to fashion, whether we are men or women. With the clothing options that have developed and diversified over time, each of us can now easily create the style that best suits our own personality. With so many options, it is impossible to remain indifferent to fashion.
The fashion trend in the clothing sector in recent years has been towards clothes that emphasise comfort for both men and women. The bolder clothing options that come with comfort should not go unnoticed. In women’s clothing, for example, we see blouses, shirts or pullovers going up, while trousers or shorts go below the waist. The situation is not much different for men. We are used to seeing male models on billboards with their buttons almost completely unbuttoned. When fashion moves in this direction, we naturally find ourselves looking in the mirror to see what our tummies look like.
Of course, not all of us have a perfect bellybutton. Sometimes it is the loss of weight after an intense weight gain, sometimes it is pregnancy and the postpartum process, sometimes it is just aging, and the appearance of our tummy can fall below our aesthetic expectations. Isn’t there a way to fix it? If you are wondering the same thing, we suggest you read on.
What is Belly Button Aesthetics?
The question of what is an umbilicoplasty is one that we often receive when it comes to belly buton aesthetics. Bellybutton surgery, also known as umbilicoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to make the shape and position of our bellybutton more aesthetically pleasing. The navel plays a very important role in our overall body aesthetics. However, for various reasons, our navel may not be aesthetically pleasing to our eyes. With belly button surgery, we can have a more aesthetically pleasing tummy by eliminating this problem.
How is Belly Button Aesthetics Performed?
Belly button aesthetics, which is not a painful procedure, can be performed under local anesthesia if the surgery will only consist of a procedure to provide navel aesthetics and takes about 1 hou. However, sometimes it may be necessary to remove the umbilical hernia together with the navel aesthetics or the belly button aesthetics is performed together with an abdominoplasty. In such cases, the duration of the surgery will be longer and general anesthesia will be used.
The process of belly button aesthetics consists of the following stages:
Consultation
First, during the consultation with our surgeon, we explain our expectations of how we want our bellybutton to look. Our surgeon will plan the operation according to our expectations, determine which techniques will be used during the operation and inform us.
Pre-operative Preparation
Our doctor will give us instructions, such as not taking certain medicines, not smoking and not drinking alcohol before the belly button aesthetics operation. During this preoperative period, we should stop taking certain medications and avoid smoking and drinking alcohol according to our doctor’s recommendations.
Operation
Depending on the procedure, you may be given a local or general anaesthetic. Once you are under anaesthetic, your surgeon will shape your belly button by removing excess fat and tissue through small incisions. If necessary, the bellybutton may be moved up or down. If you have a health problem such as an umbilical hernia, your surgeon will also intervene at this stage.
Sutures
After the operation, special suturing techniques are used to achieve aesthetic result. As these stitches are usually made of dissolvable material, they do not need to be removed.
Recovery
After the belly button aesthetics operation, a slight edema or bruising may occur in your belly area. The pain you feel during this process can be easily managed with painkillers. You can return to work within a few days. However, you should avoid strenuous exercise, carrying heavy objects, lying on the operated area, alcohol and cigarettes for the period recommended by your surgeon.
Belly button aesthetics is one of the surgeries that can be considered almost risk free and has a high success rate. The post-operative change is immediately noticeable. We can see clear results within 4-6 months. After the operation, we will be able to wear the clothes we want with great confidence because you will have a more aesthetically pleasing bellybutton. The result of a belly button aesthetics surgery is permanent. However, this does not mean that the results will not deteriorate over time. Depending on lifestyle changes, weight gain and loss, childbirth or genetic factors, the procedure may need to be repeated in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
The healing process may vary from person to person, but usually in the first few days, the patient may experience pain, swelling and mild bleeding in the surgical area. Heavy lifting and intense exercise should be avoided until the healing process is complete. The complete healing process can vary from a few weeks to several months.
The duration of the operation varies depending on the surgeon’s experience, the patient’s anatomy and the procedures to be performed. It usually takes between one and three hours.
As with any surgical intervention, belly button plastic surgery has certain risks. These may include infection, bleeding, anaesthesia-related complications, separation of sutures and undesirable aesthetic results. However, these risks can usually be minimised when appropriate precautions are taken. You should discuss these risks in detail with your doctor before surgery.
Surgical incisions are usually hidden around the navel, so scars are usually not visible. However, scar formation may vary depending on the person’s skin structure, the healing process and the surgeon’s technique. Scars may fade or diminish over time, but may not disappear completely.
Belly button aesthetic surgery may be suitable for people who are uncomfortable with excess skin and fat in the belly area and want to correct this situation. However, it may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to make a detailed evaluation with your doctor before the surgery and determine whether your health condition and expectations are suitable for surgery.
Author: Atakan Baş
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