Belly Button Crusting Post-Tummy Tuck

It’s not unusual to see crusting around the belly button
following tummy tuck surgery.  When
this situation arises its appropriate to cleanse the area with soapy water or
peroxide on a daily basis.  This is
usually followed by dry dressings, but in some cases topical antibiotics may be
necessary as well.

                   In
the majority of cases wound healing is uneventful when this approach is
utilized.  Occasionally crusting
may indicate a more serious problem and for this reason it’s important to
consult your surgeon.

Crusting around the belly button is normal after an abdominoplasty. Unless there is a foul smelling discharge it will probably heal without any problems.

Some scabbing and crusting around the belly button can be part of the natural healing process. The belly button shape and healing should improve with time.