Smelly draining with a off white skin forming I had a tummy tuck Dec,21 2016
Answer: Is my navel supposed to smell? Thank you for your question. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon ASAP this could be a possible infection. You would want this to be addressed immediately. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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Answer: Is my navel supposed to smell? Thank you for your question. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon ASAP this could be a possible infection. You would want this to be addressed immediately. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Belly button Hello and thank you for your question. I recommend that you seek consultation with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person. There could be an infection in your belly button and this will require immediate evaluation. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Belly button Hello and thank you for your question. I recommend that you seek consultation with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person. There could be an infection in your belly button and this will require immediate evaluation. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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February 15, 2017
Answer: Smelly navel The short answer is no, your belly button is not supposed to smell eight weeks after a tummy tuck. A foul odor can be indicative of an infection. It might be something minor, such as fluid or bacteria itrapped deep into the umbilicus that's simply needs to be cleaned. It can also indicate a wound infection or something more serious. Follow up with your surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes to you!
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February 15, 2017
Answer: Smelly navel The short answer is no, your belly button is not supposed to smell eight weeks after a tummy tuck. A foul odor can be indicative of an infection. It might be something minor, such as fluid or bacteria itrapped deep into the umbilicus that's simply needs to be cleaned. It can also indicate a wound infection or something more serious. Follow up with your surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes to you!
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February 15, 2017
Answer: Smelly belly Sometimes the belly button can be tight and skin cell can get trapped be start to smell. It gets better as you heal but make sure you follow up with your surgeon
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February 15, 2017
Answer: Smelly belly Sometimes the belly button can be tight and skin cell can get trapped be start to smell. It gets better as you heal but make sure you follow up with your surgeon
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August 20, 2019
Answer: Is my navel supposed to smell? Had Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. There should not be any smell or drainage from your belly button. I recommend you to see your PS for evaluation.
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August 20, 2019
Answer: Is my navel supposed to smell? Had Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. There should not be any smell or drainage from your belly button. I recommend you to see your PS for evaluation.
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