My belly button is slowly bleeding 10 days post op after cleaning it, could Motrin be the cause?

Dear Alabaman,   Front picture of your abdomen would have been helpful. Small amount of bleeding from the belly button could be from stitch granuloma  or, just small wound healing problem with resulting raw area.    In my practice I use Silver nitrate stick to cauterize the raw area , which stops the bleeding and kills the bacteria that are embedded in the open wound. Additionally, I recommend to clean the wound twice a day with a Q tip soaked with Hydrogen peroxide and apply antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin etc. All my patients are restricted from taking Motrin or Aspirin, 2 weeks before and after surgery.   Obviously, you should contact your surgeon and follow his or hers recommendation.                         Best of luck,                                        Dr Widder

Dear sunshine1008,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery