Understand belly button surgery, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
On this page
- What is belly button surgery?
- How is belly button surgery performed?
- Belly button surgery after pregnancy
- Belly button revision after tummy tuck
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Belly button piercing scar revision
- How to prepare for belly button surgery?
- A practical point for your care
- Planning treatment in Shiraz
- Sources
Belly button surgery, also called umbilicoplasty, is one of the most important abdominal procedures. While it’s usually performed as part of a tummy tuck, the bellybutton surgery is quite popular on its own too. Read on to learn more about umbilicoplasty and how to have it in Iran effectively and for half the price.
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What is belly button surgery?
Most frequently, belly button surgery is performed as part of other abdominal-related procedures. During a tummy tuck surgery, for example, a proficient surgeon has to reshape or reposition the navel to offer satisfactory results. However, belly button surgery is gradually growing in popularity as a stand-alone plastic procedure as well.
How is belly button surgery performed?
Umbilicoplasty involves reshaping or repositioning the navel; or in some cases, creating a new one. During the procedure, the surgeon will alter the shape and/or size of the navel by either removing some parts of the skin or using sutures. Given the detailed nature of the procedure, performing a belly button surgery requires extensive knowledge of surgical techniques as well as a keen eye for aesthetic aspects.
Belly button surgery after pregnancy
Bellybutton surgery is one of the most popular procedures women seek after pregnancy. A pregnant belly and the excess weight that follows can take a toll on the natural appearance of your belly button. Sometimes the outie that appears as a result of the pregnancy won’t go away after the childbirth. Other times, women might end up with an enlarged navel.
While abdominoplasty is a common go-to plastic surgery after giving birth, not all people are willing to go through the complex surgery. A belly button lift can counter the effects of pregnancy on the navel while being less complex than procedures such as a tummy tuck.
Belly button revision after tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery that involves removing excess skin and tissue in the abdomen area. The procedure also entails altering the position/shape of the belly button.
Umbilical Hernia Repair
An umbilical hernia is a medical condition that results in a belly button bulge. As opposed to having an outie since infancy, an umbilical hernia occurs following pregnancy or heavy exertion. Having umbilicoplasty to repair an umbilical hernia is a medical procedure rather than a cosmetic surgery. Because if left untreated, umbilical hernia might lead to discomfort and functional problems.
Belly button piercing scar revision
Last but not least, belly button surgery can be effective in removing the scars left from a piercing injury that has gone bad. If you are unhappy with how your belly button looks within years after having a piercing, you can have a consultation with your surgeon to find out if the bellybutton procedure can be an option for you.
How to prepare for belly button surgery?
Once you chose a surgeon, you should prepare for the actual procedure. As with all surgeries, there are instructions that you should follow before an umbilicoplasty to ensure satisfactory results and a smooth recovery. Here are some tips that your surgeon might recommend before the surgery:
A practical point for your care
Before an operation, the pre-assessment team should review your health, previous tests and all medicines and supplements. Ask for written instructions on medicines, eating, drinking and aftercare that apply to your planned procedure.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Preparing for surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.