Belly Button Scab 5.5 Weeks Post TT Normal?

Hello,

Its hard to know without a photo but below are some possible sources for what you are experiencing.  A dry scab on the belly button at 5 weeks can be:

-dry epidermolysis which is separation of the superficial dead skin cells from the live skin underneath.  this can be caused by stress to the belly button skin from the tummy tuck procedure

-loss of blood supply to the belly button.  the skin essentially is a full thickness skin loss and your body is in the process of healing from the inside out.

-other, including scabbing associated with suture extrusion.

The good news is that a dry scab is a much better situation than a wet scab.  Have your plastic surgeon take a look to evaluate.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta

Scabbing can occur and is usually the result of a suture reaction. From your post, it does not sound like an infection but you should see your plastic surgeon, who can assess it and determine whether the suture should be removed or wlll dissolve on its own.