Patients in Cheshire can have belly button surgery with Mr Reza Nassab, who consults at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, where the procedure may also be carried out under local anaesthetic. An umbilical lift or umbilicoplasty reshapes an outie, stretched or hooded navel, and is usually a day-case procedure under local anaesthetic with a short recovery.
Small area, noticeable difference
The belly button is a small feature, yet it can shape how comfortable people feel in fitted clothing or swimwear. After children, a navel that once sat neatly may become wider, longer or partly covered by a fold of skin. Some people have always had an outie. Others notice their navel has drifted slightly off centre after weight change. Umbilicoplasty focuses on the navel itself, reshaping the skin so that it sits inward with a natural, gently vertical form.
Meeting Mr Nassab in Knutsford
Consultations take place at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford. Mr Nassab will listen to your concerns, examine the navel and surrounding abdomen and check carefully for an umbilical hernia, since a weakness in the abdominal wall changes the plan. He may suggest an ultrasound if the examination is not conclusive. If loose skin or separated muscles extend beyond the navel, he may discuss whether a tummy tuck would serve you better. The consultation is £150, charged separately, and an umbilical lift is from £1,250 and the final fee is confirmed after assessment.
On the day
Under local anaesthetic, your surgery may be carried out at CLNQ in Knutsford; if sedation or a general anaesthetic is needed, it takes place at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester. In most cases local anaesthetic is used, occasionally with sedation, and the procedure takes less than an hour. Incisions are hidden inside the navel wherever possible. Afterwards a small dressing is applied, and you can usually go home within a few hours. Arrange for someone to drive you, and plan a quiet evening at home.
Serving Knutsford, Wilmslow and beyond
Mr Nassab sees patients from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham, and from across Cheshire more widely. For a short procedure like this, having your consultation, surgery and check-ups close to home means minimal disruption, and most people are back to light daily routines within days.
Local follow-up and recovery
Check-ups are arranged locally. The first is usually within a week or two to review the wound and remove any stitches that are not dissolvable, with a later appointment once the shape has begun to settle. Expect mild soreness for a few days, and avoid heavy lifting, sit-ups and intensive exercise for about four weeks. The scar inside the navel continues to soften over 12 to 18 months. Read the belly button surgery risks guide for what is normal and when to contact the team.
Approaches for different navel shapes
The technique is chosen to suit the concern:
- Outie: the protruding skin is reduced and the base of the navel is anchored to the abdominal wall so that it sits inward, once a hernia has been excluded.
- Stretched or elongated navel: excess skin is trimmed and the opening narrowed to a more compact, natural shape.
- Hooded or drooping navel: a small amount of skin above or below the navel is adjusted so the belly button is no longer covered or pulled down.
- Previous surgery or piercing scars: scar tissue is refined where possible to improve the contour.
Mr Nassab will explain which approach applies to you and what a realistic improvement looks like.
Suitability
You may be suitable if your concern is limited to the belly button, you are in good general health, have a stable weight and do not smoke. If you are planning a pregnancy, it is often better to wait, as pregnancy can stretch the navel again. Where a hernia is present, it needs appropriate treatment, which may involve a general surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over. For help preparing, see the questions to ask about belly button surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does belly button surgery take place in Cheshire?
Consultations are at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford, where local anaesthetic surgery may also be carried out; general anaesthetic surgery is at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
Do you see patients from Alderley Edge and Macclesfield?
Yes. Patients regularly come from Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Altrincham, Knutsford and across Cheshire.
How long does belly button surgery take?
The procedure itself usually takes under an hour under local anaesthetic, and most patients go home the same day.
What does belly button surgery cost in Cheshire?
An umbilical lift is from £1,250 depending on the technique and whether any additional procedure is needed. The £150 consultation fee is charged separately.
Should belly button surgery wait until after pregnancy?
Generally yes. Pregnancy can stretch the navel and abdominal skin again, so it is usually best to wait until your family is complete.
