Plastic surgery and other cosmetic enhancement procedures are extremely common around the world. Many people choose to have their nose fixed, put Botox in their lips and other parts of their face, or dabble in the world of breast augmentation.
Even though it’s a popular thing to do (so popular that $13.3 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures in 2015 in the United States), there is a new trend out there that might make you question plastic surgery as a whole.
According to The Guardian, belly button reshaping surgery is rising in popularity. People who don’t like the shape of their navel or want to change their belly button from an innie to an outie are choosing to go down this route and completely restructure their belly buttons. The procedure is very simple and can be done in two different ways. First, is the umbilicoplasty which changes the shape or the size of your belly button. The umbilical hernia repair changes your belly button from an innie to an outie or vice versa.
This procedure is extremely popular among the infamous Kardashian family, as Kim and Khloe have both admitted to having undergone some form of the surgery. Many women who have given birth or have had extreme weight gain tend to favor this procedure since it helps get your bellybutton back to its original shape and size.
Cosmetic doctor Dr. Esho spoke with The Independent and said that he’s seen a rise in the request for this procedure.
“I associate this rise with the trends in fashion where people are now more comfortable showing their stomachs particularly in pictures shared on social media,” Esho explained. “Therefore, as a culture, we are more aware of this region and how we would like it to look.”
The procedure can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on what needs to be done. Ask experts such as Make It Pop for additional guidance before getting surgeries like this.
If the procedure is a negative one or a positive one, it’s not stopping the popularity from constantly growing.
Vicky, this is a very interesting article. I had never heard of this procedure before and I can see how it would raise all sorts of debate about body image, etc. I have not formed an opinion either way as I am way more of the belief “to each his own” with no judgment coming from me! But still, a very interesting concept, indeed. Thank you for sharing!
Shelbee
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