Tummy tuck 8 weeks ago and I've had discharge coming out of my belly button. PS says he will need to cauterize the wound?

June 17, 2019
Asked By:cpryor1070 in Aurora, IL

I had a tummy tuck 8 weeks ago. I’ve had discharge coming out of my belly button for a few weeks. I advised the surgeon. I went to my visit today and he stated that he needed to cauterize the wound maybe more than once. Is this normal???

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