1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. TUMMY TUCK QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. IS IT OK TO CLEAN YOUR...

Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

May 7, 2019
Asked By:mzwiley in Cleveland, OH

Answers (8)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 11, 2019

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

1 person found this helpful
Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MDPlastic Surgeon
(69)
Book a virtual consultation
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 11, 2019

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

1 person found this helpful
Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MDPlastic Surgeon
(69)
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
October 28, 2019

Answer: Post op instructions

Sacha Obaid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(276)
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
October 28, 2019

Answer: Post op instructions

Sacha Obaid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(276)
Book a virtual consultation
May 8, 2019

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

1 person found this helpful
Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(653)
Book a virtual consultation
May 8, 2019

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

1 person found this helpful
Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(653)
Book a virtual consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ

Recommended reading

Tummy Tuck

Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck

  • 95% worth it
  • 23.7k reviews
  • Avg cost: $8,200
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ
ADVERTISEMENT
May 8, 2019

Answer: Tummy Tuck

1 person found this helpful
Robert M. Wald, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(50)
Book a virtual consultation
May 8, 2019

Answer: Tummy Tuck

1 person found this helpful
Robert M. Wald, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(50)
Book a virtual consultation
January 28, 2020

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

Camille Cash, MD
January 28, 2020

Answer: Is it ok to clean your navel with saline water and put antibiotic ointment on it 5 days after a tummy tuck?

Camille Cash, MD

Browse related questions

Can I have an extended tummy tuck if I have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD says:

Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well.  It is possible if you get clearance from your cardiologist, for plastic surgery, and then I suggest you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals. Hope this is ...

Read 9 Doctor Answers
25 days post-op TT with muscle repair. I have a possible semi-open wound, and a tender bump. Is this normal? (photos)
Kenneth Hughes, MD says:

Hello. Great question. I will suggest following up with your surgeon as soon as possible so that he can provide you with follow up instructions. You are still early in your recovery process. Best of luck with your recovery. Congratulations on your tummy tuck.

Read 8 Doctor Answers
Is it normal for parts of my incision to bleed?
Camille Cash, MD says:

Bleeding at 4 weeks post op should be examined by your surgeon.  If it is small areas where perhaps a small scab has come loose then there is typically no cause for concern.  As it's better to err on the side of caution, I recommend speaking to your surgeon about this situation.

Read 11 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
belly buttonswellingpain1 month post-op2 weeks post-op

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.