★★★★★
I cried when I stood in front of the mirror after the operation (tummy tuck and arms). I cannot believe the results and I could not be more grateful. His team and care have been fantastic.
B.T.
Tummy tuck and arm lift patient
REFINED. NATURALLY YOURS
A precise surgical procedure to reshape and rejuvenate the navel.
NAVEL REJUVENATION
The belly button is a defining feature of the abdomen, yet one that many people feel self-conscious about. A misshapen, stretched, or protruding navel, whether caused by pregnancy, a previous tummy tuck, hernia repair or genetics, can affect the overall appearance of the midsection. Belly button surgery, also known as umbilicoplasty or navel rejuvenation, is a precise cosmetic procedure designed to restore a naturally attractive shape.
The procedure involves a small, carefully concealed incision around the navel to remove or reposition excess skin and tissue. The result is a neater, more defined belly button that sits naturally within the abdomen. Where needed, the surgery can also address functional concerns such as a mild umbilical hernia, or correct distortion caused by prior surgery or injury. Congenital belly button defects can equally be resolved.
Prof. Hindocha plans the technique around each patient’s anatomy and goals. It is performed under local anaesthesia as a day case, and most patients are back to light daily activity within one to two days.
What it costs depends on whether the navel is simply being reshaped or corrected after earlier surgery. There is a fuller guide to belly button surgery costs, including what an itemised quote should cover.
TUMMY TUCK & NAVEL
An abdominoplasty can make a substantial change to the abdomen, but the process of tightening and repositioning the abdominal skin can sometimes alter the natural appearance of the belly button. In these cases, umbilicoplasty restores a neat, natural-looking navel that completes the result of the tummy tuck.
Prof. Hindocha plans this as part of the original procedure or performs it as a later correction, whichever suits your situation. Either way, the goal is a beautifully refined abdomen where every detail looks intentional.
PROCEDURE OVERVIEW
An operation under local anaesthetic, usually carried out as a day case.
Surgery Time
Anaesthesia
Hospital Stay
Drains
Supporting Garment
The exact surgical approach is determined at consultation, based on your individual anatomy and goals.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Days 1–2
Most patients comfortably return to light, desk-based work within one to two days. Keep the navel area clean and dry, and avoid pressure or friction on the incision site during this period.
Week 1
Your first post-operative appointment takes place within the first week. Prof. Hindocha will check the incision, assess healing, and answer any questions you have.
Weeks 1–2
Light exercise and moderately physical work can typically resume from week one or two. Avoid submerging the navel in water until Prof. Hindocha gives the all-clear.
Weeks 2–4
By weeks two to four, most patients are fully recovered and cleared for all physical activity including the gym. Final results continue to refine as swelling fully settles.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Belly button surgery makes a small change to the shape of the navel, which can affect how the whole abdomen looks.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
The navel is a small, complex structure. Prof. Hindocha plans its shape and the position of the scar around your anatomy, aiming for a navel that looks natural rather than operated on.
Belly button surgery is performed under local anaesthesia as a day case, and most patients return to desk-based work within one to two days.
The incision is placed precisely at the natural border of the navel, where any residual mark is concealed within the belly button’s own contours.
Umbilicoplasty can treat a range of concerns in one short procedure: cosmetic reshaping, post-pregnancy changes, congenital defects and post-surgical correction.
BEYOND COSMETICS
Umbilicoplasty addresses a wider range of concerns than many realise, from cosmetic dissatisfaction to functional and congenital corrections.
CONGENITAL DEFECTS
Some patients are born with an outie navel, significant asymmetry, or an unusually shaped belly button. Umbilicoplasty can correct many of these, and Prof. Hindocha explains at consultation what is achievable in your case.
POST-SURGERY DISTORTION
Hernia repairs, tummy tucks, and abdominal surgeries can all leave the belly button looking pulled, scarred, or misshapen. Umbilicoplasty can reshape the navel and correct much of the distortion left behind.
POST-PREGNANCY CHANGES
Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin and can permanently alter the shape of the navel. Whether it has become wider, protruding, or lost its original form, umbilicoplasty returns it to a more pleasing shape.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Umbilicoplasty may suit you if you are unhappy with the shape, size or appearance of your navel. Prof. Hindocha confirms whether it is right for you at consultation.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Other procedures that pair naturally with navel rejuvenation.
BODY SURGERY
Tightening of the abdominal wall and removal of excess skin for a firmer, flatter stomach.
BODY SURGERY
A combination of procedures to restore the body after pregnancy and weight loss.
BODY SURGERY
Reshaping and refining the body's silhouette through targeted surgical techniques.
Verified patient reviews
Independently published reviews from Prof. Hindocha's body contouring patients, quoted in full and exactly as written.
★★★★★
I cried when I stood in front of the mirror after the operation (tummy tuck and arms). I cannot believe the results and I could not be more grateful. His team and care have been fantastic.
B.T.
Tummy tuck and arm lift patient
★★★★★
From my first meeting with Professor Hindocha, I knew I was in safe hands. After a failed thigh lift abroad, he was honest about revision limits—but he's exceeded my hopes. Just 4 weeks post-op, neat scars & new confidence. Truly a miracle worker!
H.H.
Thigh lift revision patient
★★★★★
Amazing experience and surgeon. So incredibly thorough, precise and professional. Went above and beyond to explain every last detail to me, he put me at ease, didn't mind a family member being there, very down to earth, can't praise him enough. Would only use this surgeon now.
L.O.
Consultation and surgery
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Patient stories describe individual experiences. Results vary from person to person, and the risks, limitations and likely outcome of any procedure are discussed with you at consultation.
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