Abdominoplasty

Elevated (prominent) umbilicus

Some people inherit an elevated umbilicus. In others, it develops after pregnancy or a surgical procedure. This can be annoying for the patient and can cause a challenge when it comes to clothing. An elevated umbilicus can be corrected by a relatively simple operation in which the umbilicus is put back against the abdominal wall so it looks more natural and sunken. This is done using local anesthetics or a local anesthetic combined with light sedation, which is the recommended course of action. It is import…