Does belly button drainage always mean infection? (Photo)

February 13, 2017
Asked By:Nikkidb in Desmoines, IA

I am 24 days post tummy tuck with muscle repair and liposuction of the flanks. Everything has been going well but this evening I noticed that I had a little bit of drainage from my belly button. Not a ton and it doesn't seem to have any foul oder but I did notice it is a little red today also. I am to follow up with my PS in a week but should I make an appointment sooner? He is a distance away and I have to miss work to get there for follow ups.

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