Navel closing 8 months after tummy tuck - should I be concerned? (photos)

April 5, 2023
Asked By:mrsblk123 in Columbia, South Carolina

I my tummy tuck done 8 months ago a notice that it’s starting to close and keloids there's also fluid coming from it is this normal? And how long she it take for it to heal?

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April 9, 2023

Answer: Navel closing after tummy tuck

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Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast)Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2023

Answer: Navel closing

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2023

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May 23, 2023

Answer: Navel Closure After Tummy Tuck

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2023

Answer: Navel Closure After Tummy Tuck

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 11, 2023

Answer: 8 months post op

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2023

Answer: 8 months post op

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April 6, 2023

Answer: TT

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April 6, 2023

Answer: TT

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