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Umbilical Reinsertion in Abdominoplasty: Technique Using Deepithelialized Skin Flaps

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One goal of abdominoplasty is to reestablish a natural-appearing umbilicus with hidden scars. The authors present a new technique for navel reinsertion.

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  1. Plastic Surgery Unit, Hospital de Carabineros, Simón Bolivar 2200, Nuñoa, Santiago, Chile

    Paulo F. Castillo M.D., Cristian A. Sepúlveda M.D., Antonio L. Troncoso M.D. & Juan J. Villamán M.D.

  2. Plastic Surgery Unit School of Medicine Clinical Hospital, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santos Dumont 999, Independencia, Santiago, Chile

    Arturo C. Prado M.D.

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Castillo, P.F., Sepúlveda, C.A., Prado, A.C. et al. Umbilical Reinsertion in Abdominoplasty: Technique Using Deepithelialized Skin Flaps. Aesth Plast Surg 31, 519–520 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-006-0225-2

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