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Caring for the belly button after tummy tuck

By marijr on 25 Apr 2010

I am one week post op and I am not sure what I can and cant do. My doctors office says I can take showers normally, but I am concerned about how to care for my belly button, any advice?

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 28 Apr 2010

Can you gauze/tape your belly button while you shower so it stays dry? This might be a good question for your doctor's office. Here is what some of the doctors on RealSelf have to say.

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