REFINED. NATURALLY YOURS
A precise surgical procedure to reshape and rejuvenate the navel, with minimal downtime and lasting results.
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 simply 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 tailors the technique to each patient’s anatomy and goals. Performed under local anaesthesia as a day case, the procedure carries remarkably little disruption — most patients are back to daily life within one to two days.
TUMMY TUCK & NAVEL
An abdominoplasty is one of the most transformative body contouring procedures available — 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 corrective refinement — whichever suits your situation. Either way, the goal is a beautifully refined abdomen where every detail looks intentional.
PROCEDURE OVERVIEW
A brief, precise operation with minimal disruption to your routine.
Surgery Time
Anaesthesia
Hospital Stay
Drains
Supporting Garment
The exact surgical approach — augmentation, reduction, lift or combination — 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 delivers a subtle but meaningful change — one that enhances the overall appearance of the abdomen and restores confidence in how you look and feel.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
The navel is a small, complex structure. Prof. Hindocha’s surgical precision ensures a result that looks entirely natural — not operated on.
Performed under local anaesthesia as a day case, belly button surgery fits into your life with very little interruption — most patients are back at their desk within 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 resolves a wide range of concerns in one brief procedure — cosmetic reshaping, post-pregnancy distortion, congenital defects, and post-surgical correction alike.
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. These are entirely correctable through umbilicoplasty, producing a natural, aesthetically harmonious result.
POST-SURGERY DISTORTION
Hernia repairs, tummy tucks, and abdominal surgeries can all leave the belly button looking pulled, scarred, or misshapen. Umbilicoplasty restores a natural appearance and corrects 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.
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I had my belly button corrected after a tummy tuck left it looking slightly off. The result is so natural — I genuinely cannot tell anything was done.
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After two pregnancies my navel had completely changed shape. Prof. Hindocha put me at ease from the very first consultation. The result is exactly what I hoped for.
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A small change that made a real difference to how I feel in a bikini. Recovery was so easy — I was back at my desk in two days.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Umbilicoplasty is suitable for patients who are unhappy with the shape, size, or appearance of their navel and are looking for a safe, precise, and minimally disruptive solution.
EXPLORE FURTHER
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BODY SURGERY
Tightening of the abdominal wall and removal of excess skin for a firmer, flatter stomach.
BODY SURGERY
A tailored 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.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Book today.
Schedule a consultation with Prof. Hindocha to discuss your goals and find out whether belly button surgery is the right procedure for you.
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