The infection came after a month of healing. There is also a large painful knot under the skin up above the bellybutton. I was put on antibiotics for a week but didn't improve, so they added a second antibiotic for two more weeks. It seemed to heal up good. 4 days after I finished the antibiotics the infection returned. They have put me back on antibiotics. I am worried that it will come back again. What else can or should be done? What is it and why won't it heal.
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March 23, 2021
Answer: I had a tummy tuck on may 12th. I developed a staph infection in the belly button. Is this normal?
A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin, tightening the deep muscle and possible additional liposuction of the flanks. A DIEP flap may also tighten the muscle and the amount of skin removed may be the same but there is no additional liposuction. Therefore the results of the two may look...
As long as you're back and head are flexed or lifted up right by pillows or back support so that you're comfortable lying in bed you should be able to do so. However it is crucial that you ask your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Most patients 3 weeks after tummy tuck are able...
Your incision will improve with time. Incisions continue to remodel for several months and yours will definitely improve. Also consider massage and a silicone based scar cream.