I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. I'm concerned with the vertical slit shape and healing of my belly button. My doctor told me it takes time to heal. Is my belly button closing? Is it suppose to heal this way? it was round prior to surgery. Also it's red around and little white stuff on bottom is it infected?
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Answer: Tummy tuck At two weeks post op you still have expected swelling which is influencing the appearance of your belly button. Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and be sure to discuss your concerns. It's important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.
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Answer: Tummy tuck At two weeks post op you still have expected swelling which is influencing the appearance of your belly button. Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and be sure to discuss your concerns. It's important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Belly Button After Tummy Tuck You are still very early in the healing process. Over time the skin will stretch and the shape will change some as well. It is difficult to tell from your pictures but the redness appears to be more related to healing rather than infection. Continue to see your plastic surgeon as you heal and discuss your concerns.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Belly Button After Tummy Tuck You are still very early in the healing process. Over time the skin will stretch and the shape will change some as well. It is difficult to tell from your pictures but the redness appears to be more related to healing rather than infection. Continue to see your plastic surgeon as you heal and discuss your concerns.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Belly button issues It appears from you photograph that the redness is probably secondary to normal wound healing. However, there is an area that looks suspicious at the bottom of the incision that may be related to a spitting suture. I have found that belly buttons, while they may be narrow in the early postoperative phase, tend to widen a bit as time progresses. I would recommend you go back to your operating plastic surgeon for a wound check. Congratulations on your surgery
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Belly button issues It appears from you photograph that the redness is probably secondary to normal wound healing. However, there is an area that looks suspicious at the bottom of the incision that may be related to a spitting suture. I have found that belly buttons, while they may be narrow in the early postoperative phase, tend to widen a bit as time progresses. I would recommend you go back to your operating plastic surgeon for a wound check. Congratulations on your surgery
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May 22, 2017
Answer: I'm 2 weeks post tummy tuck, is my belly button closing or is it just misshaped? I do not think your belly button is infected. This kind of redness is common during the early weeks post-op. It is indeed narrower than normal now, but should widen as the welling subsides. If it does not take on the shape you desire, you can (and should) discuss a revision with your surgeon. Good luck.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: I'm 2 weeks post tummy tuck, is my belly button closing or is it just misshaped? I do not think your belly button is infected. This kind of redness is common during the early weeks post-op. It is indeed narrower than normal now, but should widen as the welling subsides. If it does not take on the shape you desire, you can (and should) discuss a revision with your surgeon. Good luck.
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