Comparison of aesthetic outcome with round and three-armed star flap umbilicoplasty.

Conclusion: In this study, round umbilicoplasty technique has been compared with the three armed star flap technique. Patient satisfaction surveys and evaluation by two independent surgeons revealed better cosmetic results with the new technique. We believe that this new technique could be preferred over the round technique since it prevents stenosis, circular scar contraction and provides a natural contour between the umbilicus and abdomen. PMID: 30821183 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: J Plast Surg Hand Surg Source Type: research