I am 6 weeks post-op after a tummy tuck and am wondering if my belly button has necrosis. My doctor keeps saying it is not and am wondering if he's just ignoring me. I want him to fix this before it gets worse. Can someone see if there is necrosis going on? Thanks in advance.
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You are early in your recovery and some puckering is not unexpected. It can takes a few months for it to smooth out as tissues heal and swelling resolves. Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and report new concerns or questions.
It's not possible to rule out concerns from just your description. An area that "moves like waves" could indicate a seroma which needs to be evaluated by your surgeon and potentially drained. Swelling is normal and expected after surgery and can last for several weeks. Flying that close after...
Hemorrhoids aren't really linked to a tummy tuck per se, but constipation which leads to hermorrhoids are linked to anesthesia and narcotic pain medications. These two factors as well as not moving around as much can slow down your digestive tract. Be sure to drink fluids and move around as...
