Is there necrosis on my belly button? My doctor keeps saying it is not and I am wondering if he's just ignoring me (Photo)

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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.

Ryan Hoffman, MD · Answer

It is hard to make out in the pictures but from what I can see there does not appear to be necrosis of the belly button. I am not sure what the third picture is trying to show. The good news is that the belly button is a scar from birth. Even a little or a large amount of necrosis usually ends up okay in the long run. Tell your doctor your concerns and that you feel that you aren't communicating. It is important to have a good dialogue with your surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. Based on your images, it does not appear you have any necrosis present. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.

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