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

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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.

Mark Anton, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello bigbabiestoblame:)Your belly button appears normal after an abdominoplasty and your surgeon will probably concur. Some redness/blueness of the belly button skin can occur as a reaction to its movement from surgery. It can also get a little red with daily use of some antibiotic ointment like bacitracin. Ask your surgeon if the antibiotic ointment is needed anymore.Enjoy your bellybutton bigbabiestoblame.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

Your belly button looks fine, although it is a little red. Just continue cleaning it as your surgeon advised and have them check it out on Friday. Good luck.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I don't think this is an infection.  It does look irritated.  Make sure there are no sutures to be removed by checking with your surgeon and I wouldn't clean it too much, just let soapy water run over the area.Best Wishes!!

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

The photo is not clear enough to tell. Your best bet is to let your surgeon take a quick peek at it.

Bruce K. Barach, MD (retired) · Answer

sometimes its tough to judge from a photo like this, but i suspect all is fine. sometimes patients are sensitive to topical bacitracin, so you may want to stop using it. seeing your surgeon tomorrow is exactly what you need to do and at any other point during your recovery if and when you have concerns that something might be amiss

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

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

Answers (5)

Answer: Infected?

Answer: Infected?

Answer: Tummytuck probably healing ok

Answer: Tummytuck probably healing ok

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