6 months PO and the belly button incision is not closed. Tiny leaking at times. No pain.
Answer: Liposuction 360 with Belly Button Thank you for your question regarding the liposuction 360 belly button incision is not closed after six months and what can be done. It appears you have a draining sinus after liposuction. This is not uncommon. It may even be connected to a seroma. Either way, it needs to be surgically excised; this can be done locally in the office. The area is usually anesthetized with lidocaine, and the incision is made around the drainage area. The source is then found and either cauterized or respected. Then the tiny sinus track is absorbed with an absorbable, dissolvable suture. This takes approximately 15-20 minutes in the office. However, it is not normal for a belly button to continue to drain six months after liposuction 360.
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Answer: Liposuction 360 with Belly Button Thank you for your question regarding the liposuction 360 belly button incision is not closed after six months and what can be done. It appears you have a draining sinus after liposuction. This is not uncommon. It may even be connected to a seroma. Either way, it needs to be surgically excised; this can be done locally in the office. The area is usually anesthetized with lidocaine, and the incision is made around the drainage area. The source is then found and either cauterized or respected. Then the tiny sinus track is absorbed with an absorbable, dissolvable suture. This takes approximately 15-20 minutes in the office. However, it is not normal for a belly button to continue to drain six months after liposuction 360.
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January 28, 2023
Answer: Lipo 360 belly button incision is not closed after 6 months. What can be done? Hello @Tasteful215743, thank you for your question. The first thing that I recommend is to talk to your doctor. However, it is necessary to consider several aspects, such as the surgical technique used, and to evaluate if there are other underlying causes at play. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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January 28, 2023
Answer: Lipo 360 belly button incision is not closed after 6 months. What can be done? Hello @Tasteful215743, thank you for your question. The first thing that I recommend is to talk to your doctor. However, it is necessary to consider several aspects, such as the surgical technique used, and to evaluate if there are other underlying causes at play. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Open incision Dear Tasteful215743,
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Open incision Dear Tasteful215743,
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Open area At six months post op this area should no longer be leaking. Have your surgeon examine the area for the cause. A culture of the leaking fluid can be done and appropriate antibiotics ordered if needed.
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Open area At six months post op this area should no longer be leaking. Have your surgeon examine the area for the cause. A culture of the leaking fluid can be done and appropriate antibiotics ordered if needed.
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Umbilical non healing wound At 6 months, your surgeon should culture the wound prior to considering revising the scar (cutting out the old scar edges and re-closing the wound).
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Umbilical non healing wound At 6 months, your surgeon should culture the wound prior to considering revising the scar (cutting out the old scar edges and re-closing the wound).
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