Mr Reza Nassab performs umbilical lift and umbilicoplasty in Manchester, seeing patients at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where the procedure may also be carried out under local anaesthetic. The procedure can turn an outie into an innie, tighten a stretched or hooded navel after pregnancy or weight loss, and improve an irregular shape, usually as a short day-case operation.
Common reasons for belly button surgery
People seek belly button surgery for different reasons. Some have had an outie since childhood and would prefer an inward navel. Others find that pregnancy or weight change has left the belly button stretched, drooping, hooded by a fold of skin or pulled out of shape. Occasionally, the navel is unhappy after previous surgery or piercing. Each concern needs a slightly different approach, and many can be addressed with a focused procedure rather than a larger abdominal operation.
Consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
Your first appointment is at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Manchester; Knutsford consultations are also available. Mr Nassab will discuss what bothers you, examine the navel and surrounding skin, and check the abdominal wall for an umbilical hernia. If there is any doubt, an ultrasound may be arranged. He will also consider whether a larger procedure, such as a mini tummy tuck, would better address loose skin beneath the navel. The consultation fee is £150 and is charged separately. An umbilical lift costs from £1,250 with the final fee depending on the technique and anaesthetic required.
Your procedure
Most umbilicoplasties are carried out under local anaesthetic and take under an hour, so the procedure may be performed at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital. If sedation or a general anaesthetic is needed, surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Small incisions are placed inside or around the navel so the scar is concealed within its natural folds. The skin is reshaped and anchored to the abdominal wall to create a natural inward contour. You will usually go home the same day with a small dressing, and it is advisable to have someone accompany you.
From across Greater Manchester and the North West
Patients travel to Manchester city centre from across Greater Manchester, including Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan and Bolton, as well as from Lancashire, Merseyside and further across the North West. Because belly button surgery is usually a short day-case procedure with a quick return to light activity, the journey home is typically manageable on the same day, provided you do not drive yourself.
Follow-up and aftercare in Manchester
Follow-up appointments are held in Manchester. You will typically be seen within the first week or two to check the wound, and again later as the shape settles. Most people return to desk-based work within a few days and avoid heavy lifting and core exercise for about four weeks. You will have a contact number for the team if you have concerns between appointments. The belly button surgery recovery guide covers each stage in detail.
Preparing for your day case
In the weeks before surgery, stop smoking and all nicotine products, as the skin of the navel has a delicate blood supply that nicotine can compromise. Tell the team about any medicines or supplements that thin the blood. On the day, wear loose, high-waisted clothing that will not press on the dressing, and bring a list of questions for your final check with Mr Nassab. Plan to take it easy for the rest of the day, and arrange a few quiet days at home before returning to work.
Is this the right procedure for you?
Umbilicoplasty is most suitable when the concern is confined to the navel itself. If you also have loose skin or a lower tummy overhang, a tummy tuck may be more appropriate. Where a hernia is found, it needs to be addressed, sometimes by a general surgeon. A stable weight and not planning further pregnancies help the result last. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over. The umbilicoplasty vs hernia repair guide explains how to tell the two apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is belly button surgery performed in Manchester?
Under local anaesthetic it may be performed at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where consultations are held; surgery needing a general anaesthetic takes place at Deansgate Hospital.
Is belly button surgery done under local anaesthetic?
Most umbilicoplasties are performed under local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation. General anaesthesia may be advised if a hernia repair or another procedure is combined.
How much is belly button surgery in Manchester?
An umbilical lift costs from £1,250 confirmed once Mr Nassab has assessed your navel and abdominal wall. The £150 consultation fee is separate.
Can patients from Bolton or Wigan have follow-up locally?
Follow-up appointments are held in Manchester, which is convenient for patients across Greater Manchester, including Bolton and Wigan.
Can an outie be corrected in Manchester?
Yes. After checking for an underlying hernia, an outie can be reshaped into an inward navel as a day-case procedure.
