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Pink Lines Around Belly Button 5 Weeks Post-p Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by keepthefaith in Arlington TX
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
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Tags: belly button, lines, 2 months post-op

I had a full tummy tuck with lipo and hernia repair five weeks ago. Had sono due to swelling four days ago and results show small linear fluid collections which my surgeon says is normal. What are these pink lines around my belly button?

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Skin/scar discoloration following tummy tuck

Pink or red lines around the belly button following tummy tuck can be due to a number of cases.  These include infection, rash (contact dermatitis or allergy to medications), skin stretch marks, or normal scar healing.  From your photos it is difficult to determine which situation you are dealing with.  If you are using a topical ointment, cream or soap on the area I would stop or change what you are using .  If you develop a fever, drainage... more
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

www.vincentleporemd.com

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