3 weeks post-op. Is my belly button dead? (Photo)

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I am 3 weeks post op and my bellybutton is still not healing well. I am cleaning twice daily with 3% hydrogen peroxide. i see a clear like suture across the opening and wondering if i should clip it as it is hooking to the cottom swab when i try to clean inside the belly button . There is also another peeking out at the top which was under the scabs. should I just give it more time to heal?It was real scabby and the scabs fell off leaving the pink areas your seeing on the photo.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

The photo is not very good to tell and be sure your BB is necrotic or not, BUT I truly consider based on what I can see your belly button is OK and will heal shortly. BB heals normally very good, no matter what, even if it is infected,  necrotic or dehiscence. Be encouraged. Your BB will be OKDr. Cárdenas

Jan Hochtritt, BSc, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this question and the attached pictures. You seem to be suffering from a minor wound dehiscence. The inside Navel howeverLooks viable. My advice is to keep it clean with peroxide and cover it with a sterile gauze. Let your plastic surgeon check you regularly. And follow his advice. Have a wonderful rest of the day

Marcus Davis, MBBS, MRM, FRCSEd (Plast) · Answer

many thanks for the question and pictures.
It appears that your belly-button is viable. I would advise that you keep under close review with your surgeon to keep an eye on your scaring and to intervene early should signs of hypertrophy or keloid scarring become evident.
I wish you all the best.
Marcus

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It’s difficult to determine based on the photo, but the belly button appears to be viable. If you are concerned I recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for a follow up. Best of luck with your recovery.

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