I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 5 weeks ago and i had a dressing on my belly button for a few weeks. I was very red after taking it off and it doesnt seem to be going away? They are dark red little spots but in the shape of the dressing so i know thats where its from? Is there any cream i can put on it to make it go away?
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Typically, a patient will be given one dose of antibiotics during the surgery, and that is probably enough.You should inquire as to your plastic surgeon's practice. Best wishes.
I agree with the all the good feedback from my colleagues. The first and foremost is you should make sure you are not pregnant with a formal pregnancy test at your OB/GYN. This could easily also be due to the stress from surgery. The menstrual cycle is so sensitive to many factors and stress is...
