Belly Button Correction In Miami, FL

Dr. Pazmiño has performed more than 2,000 belly button correction procedures, including many revisions after tummy tucks performed elsewhere. No two are the same.

• A plan built around your history: Dr. Pazmiño sits down with every patient to understand the full history of the abdomen and belly button. Previous surgery and scar tissue, past liposuction, belly button piercings, and changes from pregnancy all affect how the belly button looks and heals. He tailors each procedure to address these factors and create the most natural, attractive contour possible.
• Sometimes simple, sometimes more involved: A belly button correction can be a quick, straightforward procedure. In other cases, a beautiful result first requires repairing the underlying abdominal muscle. That’s why a careful evaluation matters.
• Start with a photo review: The best first step is to send us photos of your whole abdomen, not just your belly button, along with a short history of any pregnancies, surgeries, or piercings. Dr. Pazmiño’s team can then give you information that applies specifically to you.

• Dr. Pazmiño is known for complex revision surgery, including tummy tuck revision, so he understands how to restore a natural navel after previous abdominal surgery.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 2,000 belly button correction procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Safe, comfortable care. Simple corrections are performed in our office under local anesthesia, and more complex repairs take place in the operating room, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.

You may be a good candidate for belly button correction if you:

• Have an outie belly button you would like to change
• Have a navel that is stretched, too large, too small, too deep, or too shallow
• Are unhappy with your belly button’s shape or position after a tummy tuck or hernia repair
• Have an asymmetrical or irregular navel, whether from birth or later in life
• Are at a stable weight and in good general health
• Do not smoke, or are willing to quit before surgery

If you also have loose abdominal skin or separated muscles, Dr. Pazmiño may recommend a tummy tuck, which can include reshaping your belly button.

Belly button correction is a small procedure that can make a noticeable difference in your abdominal appearance. Key benefits include:

• A better-shaped, more symmetrical navel
• Correction of an outie or a stretched, uneven belly button
• Less visible scarring from previous procedures
• A more natural result after a tummy tuck or hernia repair
• A short procedure, usually under local anesthesia
• Greater confidence in fitted clothing and swimwear

Although belly button correction is a short procedure, preparing properly supports clean healing and a well-hidden scar. Dr. Pazmiño will give you personalized instructions, which usually include these steps:

1. Stop smoking and using nicotine products several weeks before surgery, since nicotine can compromise blood flow to the navel.
2. Complete any lab work or medical clearance Dr. Pazmiño requests.
3. Avoid aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and alcohol, as directed.
4. Choose loose, high-waisted clothing that won’t rub against your navel.
5. Arrange a ride home if your repair is done under general anesthesia.

1. Keep your incisions clean and dry, and follow all wound-care instructions.
2. Wear any recommended compression garment as directed.
3. Avoid strenuous activity and core workouts for 2 to 3 weeks or until Dr. Pazmiño clears you.
4. Protect your incisions from the sun to help scars fade.
5. Attend all follow-up appointments so that our team can monitor your healing.