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Modified Diamond-Shaped Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty

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Abstract

Background

The aim in umbilicoplasty is to obtain a scar that is less visible, the appropriate navel shape and depth. In our study, we aimed to achieve a more natural and younger appearance of the navel which significantly affects the aesthetic result after abdominoplasty. Modification of diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty technique and clinical results were evaluated.

Patients and Methods

Fifty-three patients were included in the study. Modified diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty was performed in 21 patients, and diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty was performed in 32 patients. Demographic data, complications, revision surgery, and follow-up periods of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. Different from the standard technique, we deepithelialized the diamond-shaped skin over the abdomen flap and designed four triangular flaps. Then, the navel was inset over these four flaps.

Results

Forty-six (86.8%) of the patients were females and 7 (13.2%) were males, with a mean age of 39.49 ± 9.18 years, ranging from 22 to 57 years. Complications were occurred in 9 patients in total. There was no difference between groups in complication rates. The mean VAS value of the patients in the MDSU group was 9.48 ± 0.75, it was 8.28 ± 0.99 in the DSU group, and the difference was statistically significant (p:0.001). The mean age of the MDSU group was found to be significantly higher than the DSU group (p:0.008). The BMI of the MDSU group was found to be significantly higher between two groups (p:0.009).

Discussion

In our study, there was no difference between the complication rates of the two techniques. Therefore, MDSU is a reliable technique. High VAS score of the patients of MDSU was statistically significant. This shows that this modification provides good aesthetic results.

Conclusion

Modified diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty is easy to perform and provides better aesthetic results.

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  1. Op Dr Vasfi Çelik Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic, Mersin, Turkey

    Vasfi Çelik

  2. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital, 45000, Turgutlu, Manisa, Turkey

    Yavuz Tuluy

  3. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, İzmir Kavram Vocational School, İzmir, Turkey

    Emin Sır

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Çelik, V., Tuluy, Y. & Sır, E. Modified Diamond-Shaped Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty. Aesth Plast Surg 47, 1911–1919 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03303-4

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