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2 weeks post op of Tummy Tuck, Is my belly button infected? (photo)

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BigbabiestoblameJan 20, 2014

TT almost two weeks ago. Is my bb infected or just going through stages of healing? It appears more red. I have been cleaning it daily and applying Bacitracin ointment to it. Have a scheduled appointment this Friday to check incision but figured I'd pose the question here.

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Dr. Mark Anton, MD, FACS
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Dr. Lee E. Corbett, MD
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