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Belly button healing weird after Tummy Tuck. Any suggestions? (photos)

March 6, 2015
Asked By:lisan123 in Charleston, SC

I had an abdominoplasty a little over 3 weeks ago and I continue to be concerned about my belly button. At my follow-ups they have said that it's just healing slowly, but then today I noticed this white spot that looks like it opened up. I emailed the picture to my surgeon's office, but since it's the weekend I was hoping to get some feedback sooner.

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March 8, 2015

Answer: Is my belly button okay?

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March 8, 2015

Answer: Is my belly button okay?

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Answer: Belly button healing after an abdominoplasty.

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