Nassif E. Soueid, MD

Hi there,

Unfortunately, I am unable to see your photo.

However, the first thing I would suggest is to stop wearing the garment, continue your antibiotics, apply warm compress to the site and call your Plastic Surgeon for another follow up.

In general, after a Tummy tuck the umbilicus takes the longest to heal. If the reddness is due to fluids accumulation underneath (assuming your drains are already out)  then eventually you might experience oozing or drainage from the site which will need to be cultured and treated appropriately. If the reddness that is getting worse is due to cellulitis then a coarse of Antibiotics might be all what you need.

Keep in mind that with an active infection, you should normally experience fever, pain at the site of reddness and worsening of the reddness daily.

Again please call your surgeon to see you soon.

Good luck and hope this helps.