Is it necessary to continue packing the belly button 2 months post tummy tuck (skin removal only)? (photo)

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My belly button looks great and I've been healing nicely (I am a vegan and active) but do not want to stop packing if the belly button will shrink. The issue though is that anything I pack it with, falls out unless I'm strapped in a waist cincher that I NO LONGER wish to wear (boning hurts gives serious thigh pain when sitting). My PS saw pic and said I could stop packing but he was not confident (wavered back and forth). The photo was taken at only 4 weeks post op (today I am 8 weeks post op).

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I pack the belly button and I only do it for 1 month. In some cases, it's important to pack longer. It's probably best to follow what your plastic surgeon has recommended.Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS · Answer

there shouldn't be any significant changes to your BB this far post-op. You should be able to stop packing and allow things to continue to heal/settle at this point without worrying about significant changes.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  By two months after surgery your incisions, and scarring, have largely occurred and you should not see signficant changes in the appearance of your belly button going forward.  In my opinion you can stop using a waist trainer and packing the belly button.  Hope this helps.

George Lefkovits, MD · Answer

At our center I normally keep the packing in the navel for 1 week. But surgeons have different regimens. You should discuss this with your PS. Good luck!

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