I had my Tummy Tuck on 8/22. Is this scab normal after 6 weeks? I did see my doc last week and she didn't seem concerned about it. Is there anything I should /could be putting on it as far as antibiotic ointment? I have very little oozing/draining, ( a yellowy fluid) that I am noticing tiny dots on my panties. Thank you
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Sudden onset of pain adjacent to your belly button doesn't imply infection; is there such any sign of inflammation such as redness, tenderness to touch or discharge of liquid or pus? Those local signs suggest infection. Pain alone may not reflect the healing process of the muscle tightening.
Assuming that the colonoscopy did not identify any abnormalities, and your symptoms which led to the colonoscopy have resolved, I would be comfortable performing a tummy tuck several weeks later. Best of luck.
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