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.
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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