3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck, I've noticed my belly button looks like isn't attached to my stomach. Is this normal? (photos)

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I had my tummy tuck, hernia repair and muscle repair on June 9, 2014. While the incision is healing nicely, I've noticed that the left side of my belly button looks like isn't attached to the left side of my stomach, unlike the right side which looks like it is. I'm using Neosporin twice a day like the doctor suggested and when i have asked about my belly button, he's stated it looks fine. Am I worrying too much or will I need a revision of this later on down the line? Is this a wait and see process?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I can't tell from the photograph but it looks as though the navel may have retracted. After the inflammation has subsided this can be retrieved and resutured if this diagnosis is correct.

Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc · Answer

Thank you very much for your
enquiry and photograph.  It does look as
if the belly button is not quite corrected and you have a open area below the
belly button.

The area looks clean and certainly
not infected at present but I do think it is worth seeing your plastic surgeon
to see the best way of keeping this clean and healed as soon as possible.

I wish you the best of luck and
hope the area heals soon.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Posted photos a bit confusing. Best to seek IN PERSON second opinions. Something is not right.... ////

Eric Desman, MD · Answer

I am sorry you are having a problem. The pictures seem to confirm your assessment. I recommend following your surgeon's advice for local care at this time. Once things have settled down, either the detached piece can be re-attached or a revision can be performed. Good luck.

3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck, I've noticed my belly button looks like isn't attached to my stomach. Is this normal? (photos)

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