2 weeks post op and my belly button is a complete scab and seems to be shrinking. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? (Photo)

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It has been a complete scab since my second day post op. Im nervousr I might not have one once the scab falls off

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Mishel,   Thanks for submitting your picture. Based on your front size picture only, you have a very nice result.    As far as your belly button, most likely and most commonly, what you have noticed is a dry blood clot , that can be easily removed by your plastic surgeon on your next office visit. Once that dry blood clot is removed, you will end up with beautiful belly button.    Enjoy your beautiful body(be careful for the next 6 weeks, to avoid strained activity),                             Dr Widder

Malik Kutty, MD · Answer

Bellybuttons are interesting things. Sometimes, even when the bellybutton skin doesn't survive it ends up healing and contracting so it ends up looking like a bellybutton anyway. Early on, though, it might actually just be a lot of scab sitting in there. If so, your surgeon might end up cleaning it out which would allow you to see a nice navel underneath.

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

You seem to have a great early result. The scab should fall off and you will be pleased. Months not weeks are needed to asses belly button results. Take heart, and follow your surgeon's instructions. Especially if she, or he, was board certified in plastic surgery...as I suspect from your photo.

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