Is it normal to have some crusting of the belly button after a Tummy Tuck? It's is a fair amount similar to a scab but there is no foul odor. I was told that I might get a fungal infection if I use an antibiotic ointment on the area. How do I care for it properly?
Answer: Just keep the area clean and dry TummyTime, Don't worry. It is normal to have a bit of crusting around your belly button after an abdominoplasty. This may last a few weeks. You are correct - it is basically a scab. As long as the surrounding skin looks okay and there is no foul odor or creamy discharge, you should be fine. Just hang in there and allow your body to heal - it is amazing what your body can do. Enjoy your new tummy.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Belly button crusting after tummy tuck It's normal to have some crusting around the belly button after a tummy tuck. Like you said, it's basically a scab. It will come off on it's own in time. Just keep the area clean and dry and it will continue to heal.I hope that helps and wish you all the best!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Belly button crusting after tummy tuck It's normal to have some crusting around the belly button after a tummy tuck. Like you said, it's basically a scab. It will come off on it's own in time. Just keep the area clean and dry and it will continue to heal.I hope that helps and wish you all the best!
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Caring For Belly Button Crusting Following Tummy Tuck: Use Peroxide & Dry Dressings 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.
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Answer: Caring For Belly Button Crusting Following Tummy Tuck: Use Peroxide & Dry Dressings 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.
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December 1, 2017
Answer: Crusting of the navel after tummy tuck is common and demands better hygiene.
The navel gets roughed up quite a bit during a tummy tuck. There can be oozing of serum from the wound edge as well as sloughing of the epidermis of the stalk. Together, these can create some unwanted crusting. Thorough but gentle washing several times a day will eliminate it and eventually when the healing is complete, the navel will behave as it did before surgery.
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Answer: Crusting of the navel after tummy tuck is common and demands better hygiene.
The navel gets roughed up quite a bit during a tummy tuck. There can be oozing of serum from the wound edge as well as sloughing of the epidermis of the stalk. Together, these can create some unwanted crusting. Thorough but gentle washing several times a day will eliminate it and eventually when the healing is complete, the navel will behave as it did before surgery.
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February 8, 2010
Answer: Healing of belly button after tummy tuck Based on the picture you provided, your belly button looks normal for this point in recovery. Be patient with the healing process. Crusting is expected, due to some seepage from the incision. Allow the incision to heal and dry. Use of opintments and topical creams may irritate and cause complications. The best thing would be to leave it alone and allow it to heal before putting anything on it. Consult with your plastic surgeon if anything changes which could imply infection.
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Answer: Healing of belly button after tummy tuck Based on the picture you provided, your belly button looks normal for this point in recovery. Be patient with the healing process. Crusting is expected, due to some seepage from the incision. Allow the incision to heal and dry. Use of opintments and topical creams may irritate and cause complications. The best thing would be to leave it alone and allow it to heal before putting anything on it. Consult with your plastic surgeon if anything changes which could imply infection.
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January 18, 2009
Answer: Follow your surgeons's instructions. This is extremely common after abdominoplasty because the blood supply to the belly button is different from the rest of the abdomen. Generally, it sounds as if you are doing a good job. However, too much Neosporin may make a fungal infection more likely. Neosporin may assist in healing but, in and of itself, it is not a great antibiotic. There are beter antibiotic creams but they do not have side effects and generally should not be used unless an infection is present. They can cause delayed healing. Also antibitic creams generally fight off bacteria but not necessarily fungal infections. Other medications called antifungal or antimycotic or fungicidal agents are used for fungal infections. In severe infections an oral treatment may be useful bu this does not sound like your condition, I hope this helps but in any event seek the advice of your treating surgeon.
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Answer: Follow your surgeons's instructions. This is extremely common after abdominoplasty because the blood supply to the belly button is different from the rest of the abdomen. Generally, it sounds as if you are doing a good job. However, too much Neosporin may make a fungal infection more likely. Neosporin may assist in healing but, in and of itself, it is not a great antibiotic. There are beter antibiotic creams but they do not have side effects and generally should not be used unless an infection is present. They can cause delayed healing. Also antibitic creams generally fight off bacteria but not necessarily fungal infections. Other medications called antifungal or antimycotic or fungicidal agents are used for fungal infections. In severe infections an oral treatment may be useful bu this does not sound like your condition, I hope this helps but in any event seek the advice of your treating surgeon.
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