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Difficult to say without a physical exam. It could be a stitch coming to a head, it could be a small scab beneath the skin surface or tiny blood collection, etc. Only way to say is to get examined by your plastic surgeon in person.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
I would be very upset if one of my patients was contacting Realself to get answers about a possible post-operative complication. All patients should feel free to contact their operating surgeon, and expect to be talked to and seen in a timely fashion. Realself should not be the platform for patients to get opinions or advice about recent surgery. I suggest you call your surgeon and schedule another follow-up appointment. I'm sure they will be glad to help you.
Thanks for the question and the photos.A physical exam is crucial to determine what the dot may be. Several things that come to mind are ; scab, suture, blood clot under the skin, early tissue loss (very small though).You should follow up with your Plastic Surgeon so they may evaluate what it is.Best of luck.Dr T
The dot you describe could be a suture or could be scab. Hard to say without an exam in person......
It is difficult to tell what the black dot is so one can only guess without seeing you in person. Usually, blackish discoloration around the belly button represents either tissue that has struggled to heal or has an overlying dried blood clot. Only your plastic surgeon will be able to tell by seeing you in the office. Best of luck.
Your belly button is probably in the correct position but you do have some scarring issues you may want to resolve.
Dear Melisha05, When you have major surgery like you did, the body hangs on to fluid and salt and it is very normal for you to have swelling throughout your body. You may likely even weigh more right now than you did postop. That will gradually correct itself.
Hot flashes are not a typical complication after Tummy Tuck surgery and may not be related. I suggest speaking with your surgeon about this issue as he may be able to determine the cause for your hot flashes