12 months ago
After Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck, there can be some delayed healing of the umbilicus (belly-button/navel). Healing of the umbilicus depends on the remaining blood supply from the abdominal wall, and occasionally this can be compromised especially when the abdominal wall (rectus diastasis) is tightened with sutures. Sometimes, antibiotic ointment or dried blood accumulates in the depth of the umbilicus as well, which may cause a discharge or odor.
You should see your surgeon to make sure that healing is progressing as expected. You may require more antibiotics, or the drainage may be sign of a seroma or fluid pocket which could lead to infection.
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