A Brazilian Butt Lift combines liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks. While the procedure focuses on reshaping the body's contour, many patients are curious about how the Lipo 360 portion of the BBL, which removes fat from the abdomen and flanks, affects the appearance of the belly button.
Does a BBL Change Your Belly Button?
A BBL alone does not involve any incisions around the belly button, so it does not directly alter the navel. However, the liposuction performed on the abdomen as part of the procedure can indirectly change how the belly button looks and sits in relation to the surrounding skin. As fat is removed and the skin retracts over the tighter abdominal contour, the navel may:
- Appear more prominent or defined due to the reduced fat layer around it
- Sit at a slightly different angle as surrounding tissue changes
- Look slightly stretched or tightened if significant abdominal contouring was performed
BBL Combined With Tummy Tuck: The Belly Button Is Repositioned
If a patient undergoes a BBL combined with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), the belly button is directly affected. A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal wall, which requires the belly button to be repositioned. The surgeon creates a new opening in the tightened skin and sutures the belly button to its new location. A skilled surgeon will create a natural-looking navel that complements the new abdominal contour.
What Should a Post-BBL Belly Button Look Like?
After a BBL with abdominal liposuction, a well-performed procedure should result in a navel that looks natural and proportionate to the new midsection contour. It should not appear distorted, stretched, or misshapen. If you are concerned about the appearance of your belly button after surgery, discuss your concerns with your surgeon at your follow-up appointment, minor irregularities often resolve as swelling diminishes over several months.
Can the Belly Button Be Improved Surgically?
Yes. A procedure called umbilicoplasty can reshape or resize the belly button for cosmetic reasons. This minor surgical procedure can correct an outie belly button, reduce an enlarged navel, or refine the shape of a navel altered by previous procedures or pregnancy. It can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with a tummy tuck or mommy makeover for a complete abdominal transformation.