Retracted belly button after tummy tuck; how will it heal? (Photo)

Thank you very much for your question.I'm sorry this happened to you.  The important thing to do now is to make sure this heals properly, and try to take steps to prevent it from closing in.  Continue to follow your surgeon's recommendations closely.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  Unfortunately there is little that can be done except allowing your body to heal this from the inside-out.  Because of the swelling of the tissues, and because of the risk of infection, new sutures can not be placed and it is too early to consider a revision.  Once this area has fully healed and its new appearance is known, a revision can be performed as necessary with a small in-office procedure.  Hang in there!

At this point, keeping the wound moist with antibiotic ointment is the best option.  The wound will gradually heal.  The option for a scar revision can be entertained in the future once it is fully healed.  The concern with scar revision is that it may widen your umbilicus further, an issue that then cannot be corrected.  Best wishes, Dr. T.