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The umbilicus occupies the central locus of the abdomen and is one of the most influential determinants of aesthetic outcome of abdominoplasty. The surgeon should diligently and meticulously address the issue of umbilicus reconstruction as an integral part of abdominoplasty. The author discusses anatomy, characterization of a beautiful umbilicus, the operative technique, and postoperative care. Possible complications are described.
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Lebaschi, A. (2017). Umbilicoplasty with Vertical Incision in Abdominoplasty. In: Shiffman, M. (eds) Adult Umbilical Reconstruction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43887-0_15
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