A navel, which protrudes, sags, or simply has an undesired appearance, can be corrected through a minor procedure.
Generally about the treatment
Navel surgery can reshape or move the navel to another location. This operation can be particularly suitable for people, who have lost a significant amount of weight.
Navel surgery has no effect on the weight and is purely meant for changing the appearance or location of the navel.
The operation is one of the simplest operations that exist, and usually takes less than an hour to carry out.
Suitability
Fit and healthy men and women, over the age of 18, who have realistic expectations to the outcome.
The procedure
The procedure for this treatment depends on the patient's individual needs.
An operation for lifting the navel usually involves the removal of the skin surrounding the navel, in order to move the navel up higher. Everything is then stitched together.
For those who simply wish to have a more beautiful navel, the surgeon will usually make little corrections or cuts in the navel or the areas surrounding it.
Anaesthesia
The operation is carried out under local or general anaesthesia.
Risk of complications
There is a risk of side effects from the anaesthetic used, along with bleeding, poor wound healing, a poor cosmetic result, and blood accumulation.
No form of surgery is risk free, although severe complications are very rare.
Healing and recovery
Most people can return to work on the day after surgery. The healing time varies a lot and depends on the extent of the operation. Most patients will be able to return to normal activities quite quickly.
Duration of the result
The result is relatively permanent. However, factors, such as weight gain or pregnancy are able to alter the shape of the body, and thereby also the appearance of the navel.