My belly button is black encrusted and I can't tell if its blood/sutures and my fear is it's necrosis. I'm hoping this isn't because my cg is too tight.
Answer: Tummy Tuck : Black Belly Button It's hard to tell with your photos. It's either just blood and scabbing or its compromised blood supply and problems with healing.I know that sounds horrible. Compromised blood supply can lead to necrosis or death of tissue. It's not to different from an umbilical cord in a newborn. The tissue, if its not healthy, must be left alone to heal. Topical antibiotics are often used during the healing phase.The good news is that even in the worst situation it often heals well and looks pretty good. Remember, the belly button is mother natures scar. So we can expect it to be alright. Sometimes corrective surgery is necessary, but this is way too early for that.Most likely it's just blood and scabbing. That is the most likely situation. In this case it will heal and be normal.See your doctor for a check up. I'm sure it's going to be fine.Dr Chris Saunders
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Answer: Tummy Tuck : Black Belly Button It's hard to tell with your photos. It's either just blood and scabbing or its compromised blood supply and problems with healing.I know that sounds horrible. Compromised blood supply can lead to necrosis or death of tissue. It's not to different from an umbilical cord in a newborn. The tissue, if its not healthy, must be left alone to heal. Topical antibiotics are often used during the healing phase.The good news is that even in the worst situation it often heals well and looks pretty good. Remember, the belly button is mother natures scar. So we can expect it to be alright. Sometimes corrective surgery is necessary, but this is way too early for that.Most likely it's just blood and scabbing. That is the most likely situation. In this case it will heal and be normal.See your doctor for a check up. I'm sure it's going to be fine.Dr Chris Saunders
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September 30, 2014
Answer: Belly button concerns It is difficult to tell from your photos what is happening. This can be just crusted blood to skin necrosis. I would discuss this with your operative surgeon. Best of luck
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September 30, 2014
Answer: Belly button concerns It is difficult to tell from your photos what is happening. This can be just crusted blood to skin necrosis. I would discuss this with your operative surgeon. Best of luck
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Answer: Is my (black encrusted) belly button normal for just over a week post op? Your plastic surgeon is the best person to tell you if your belly button is scabbing or necrosing. It is hard to tell by looking the photos. if you think it is necrosis you should go inmediatly to your PS or to emergency. Good luck!
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Answer: Is my (black encrusted) belly button normal for just over a week post op? Your plastic surgeon is the best person to tell you if your belly button is scabbing or necrosing. It is hard to tell by looking the photos. if you think it is necrosis you should go inmediatly to your PS or to emergency. Good luck!
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Dark Belly button after TT BB can be dark colored after surgery due to bring or poor blood supply after TT. Often they will heal and be more normal in appearance as time proceeds . Sometimes they can become necrotic and require local debridement but will heal up with satisfactory results. I do not think it would be caused by a tight CG but you should have you PS to evaluate the situation.
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Dark Belly button after TT BB can be dark colored after surgery due to bring or poor blood supply after TT. Often they will heal and be more normal in appearance as time proceeds . Sometimes they can become necrotic and require local debridement but will heal up with satisfactory results. I do not think it would be caused by a tight CG but you should have you PS to evaluate the situation.
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September 28, 2014
Answer: Black bellybutton Thank you for the pictures. Unfortunately I think this does represent necrosis of your belly button. Evaluation by your plastic surgeon is warranted.
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September 28, 2014
Answer: Black bellybutton Thank you for the pictures. Unfortunately I think this does represent necrosis of your belly button. Evaluation by your plastic surgeon is warranted.
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Is my (black encrusted) belly button normal for just over a week post op? Him Very difficult to provide you with an accurate diagnosis/reassurance based on the photographs; your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource in this regard. My best guess is that the umbilicus is viable; you may be seeing darker skin and/or “black crust". Best wishes.
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Is my (black encrusted) belly button normal for just over a week post op? Him Very difficult to provide you with an accurate diagnosis/reassurance based on the photographs; your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource in this regard. My best guess is that the umbilicus is viable; you may be seeing darker skin and/or “black crust". Best wishes.
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