7 weeks post op BBL/Lipo 360, navel looks raw. Should I be concerned? Is this infected? (photos)

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I had a BBL / lipo 360 seven weeks ago. I noticed a few days after my shower that my navel looks kinda raw on the inside. I opened it and there is a nasty looking bump. There is very little pain and very little drainage. It does itch around the area. I do not have a fever or any other symptoms. I have been using neosporin for weeks. Should I be concerned?I sent pictures to my surgeons post op department and they stated it looked normal and to keep it clean and keep applying neosporin.

Sam Jejurikar, MD · Answer

Your belly button appears healed, just swollen. This can be entirely normal after liposuction of the abdominal wall and should not be a source of concern, particularly if you have already discussed this with your physician’s office.Hope this helps! Sam Jejurikar, MD

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

it looks like you may have developed a granuloma on your bellybutton.  This is an overgrowth of early scar tissue called granulation tissue. The best way to treat it is with a small injection of anti-inflammatory steroids.  Sometimes these will shrink and disappear on their own. Follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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