Umbilicoplasty is a minor cosmetic procedure that reshapes the belly button (e.g., to fix an “outie,” piercing scar, stretching after pregnancy/weight change, or general asymmetry). It’s often done under local anesthesia in the office; many cases take about an hour. It can also be combined with other abdominal procedures (e.g., tummy tuck).
After numbing, the surgeon trims/rearranges small amounts of skin to refine the navel’s shape, size, or hood, then closes with fine/dissolvable sutures hidden within the umbilical depression. Most isolated cases take ~1 hour.
Adults bothered by protrusion (“outie”), stretching after pregnancy/weight change, or piercing scars who want a more proportional, vertical “innie.” Your consult confirms anatomy and whether any hernia requires separate repair.
Incisions are typically hidden inside the navel, so scarring is discreet when healed. Good after-care and sun protection help scars fade.
Yes. Piercing-related scars or elongation can be revised during umbilicoplasty. Ask your surgeon about when/if to re-pierce based on healing and technique.
Generally low but include bleeding, infection, asymmetry/under- or over-correction, contour irregularity, delayed healing, and unfavourable scarring. Risks may increase when combining procedures.
A reasonable Canada-wide guide: ~C$2,000–$5,000+ depending on surgeon, facility, and whether it’s paired with other breast surgery. Your consultation provides an exact quote.
Common pairings include mini-tummy tuck or full abdominoplasty (where umbilicoplasty is built into the technique) and liposuction for contouring—done when appropriate for your goals.
For the right patient, it offers a precise, permanent refinement of the navel with a short visit and minimal downtime—especially helpful after pregnancy, weight change, or piercing issues.
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