It's been one year almost exactly since my tummy tuck. Aside from a small dog ear scar, it looks fine. The problem, is that I constantly have a very weird, unpleasant feeling in and around my belly button. It's hard to describe, but almost like a pulling - especially when I'm standing or laying down. Incredibly uncomfortable. Is this normal?
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Dear Ms. Keli_yilybarbie,Thank you for your question.Here is my advice:1)Healthy diet and moderate excercise.2)Start a daily standard balanced Vitamin (No Mega E)3)No herbs, supplements, or additives (can alter your recovery, healing and anesthesia)4)No aspirin, mega-3, large doses of Vit. E or...
Call your surgeon and get in to see him as soon as possible. This must be assessed in person. It sounds like fluid build up which may need to be drained. Nothing to panic about but you also don't want to wait 8 days.My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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You do not say how long it was since the discharge and treatment. This is something that should be closely followed by in-person care from your surgeon. Looking at the images, the red streak may be related to a dressing and the tissue doesn't look necrotic. There is cellulitis. Continue tak...
