Oozing from belly button after tummy tuck

Jack Gelman, MD answers: Belly button discharge after tummy tuck

I had a Tummy Tuck done on 10/28. My belly button has been seeping discharge and has an odor. I have been cleaning it with peroxide, but it has not helped. There also seems to be a small hole just inside as well. What should I do? When will it heal?


Jack Gelman, MD
4 months ago

I agree. The most likely source is a retained suture. You should return to your surgeon to have the suter removed or determine if there is another source of the problem.

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