Belly button healing; scar tissue looks thick. Is that normal? Will it lighten up? (Photo)

Hello!  Thank you for your question.  Such a complication, albeit extremely rare, would be devastating. That being said, the possibility for such to occur is very unlikely.  Given that you are healthy and not immunocompromised as well as having your procedure performed in an...

Swelling in the lower abdomen after tummy tuck may be a fluid collection or it could just be swelling in the tissues.  Fluid collections or seromas can occur after tummy tucks but you do not always need to replace the drain.  In most cases draining the serous fluid with a needle and...

Thank you for your question. In a mini tummy tuck a pinch of skin is removed between the pubic area and the belly button.  This tightens the lower abdominal skin, sometimes will tighten the lower abdominal muscles and will give some tension on the skin above the belly button...

From your photos it appears as though you are developing a hypertrophic scar (aka keloid) on the left side of the umbilicus. You should see your plastic surgeon sooner than later to discuss treatment options. Commonly surgeons will inject it a keloid with kenalog to reduce and minimize it.

Regarding the potential for a red raised scar please note the following advice that I recommend to my patient in these circumstances:Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the tell tale signs of surgery – namely, scars. Both you and your surgeon want you to h...