A simple technique to determine the future location of the umbilicus in abdominoplasty

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1997 Sep;100(3):753-4. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199709000-00035.

Abstract

We present a new, simple technique for umbilical positioning in abdominoplasty. The technique is concluded to be a practical one, especially for staff in training.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods*
  • Umbilicus