Emanuels Andrew F, Hussein Sara M, Sarcon Aida K, Sharaf Basel A
From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Neural Engineering and Precision Surgery Laboratories, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Sep 12;13(9):e7084. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007084. eCollection 2025 Sep.
Umbilical piercings are popular among young individuals for aesthetic body enhancement. However, umbilical piercings can lead to complications such as infections, hypertrophic scarring, and epithelialized tracts that require surgical intervention. This case report presents a novel, minimally invasive technique using a lacrimal probe and iris scissors under local anesthesia to excise the epithelialized piercing tracts. A 23-year-old patient underwent the procedure, resulting in minimal scarring and high satisfaction at an 11-month follow-up. Compared with the existing methods, this approach ensures complete tract removal while preserving the natural umbilical contour. Given the limited literature, this technique offers an effective solution with excellent cosmetic outcomes.
脐部穿刺在年轻人中很受欢迎，用于美化身体。然而，脐部穿刺可能会导致感染、肥厚性瘢痕和上皮化管道等并发症，这些并发症需要手术干预。本病例报告介绍了一种新颖的微创技术，即在局部麻醉下使用泪道探针和虹膜剪切除上皮化的穿刺管道。一名23岁的患者接受了该手术，在11个月的随访中瘢痕极小，满意度很高。与现有方法相比，这种方法在保留自然脐部轮廓的同时确保了管道的完全切除。鉴于相关文献有限，该技术提供了一种具有出色美容效果的有效解决方案。
