Umbilical reinsertion in abdominoplasty: technique using deepithelialized skin flaps.
One goal of abdominoplasty is to reestablish a natural-appearing umbilicus with hidden scars. The authors present a new technique for navel reinsertion.
Castillo
Paulo F
PF
Plastic Surgery Unit, Hospital de Carabineros, Simón Bolivar 2200, Nuñoa, Santiago, Chile. castilloplast@gmail.com
Sepúlveda
Cristian A
CA
Prado
Arturo C
AC
Troncoso
Antonio L
AL
Villamán
Juan J
JJ
D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*