I'm 3.5 weeks post op on a tummy tuck. I'm curious on opinions from different doctors if the belly button is healing normal and what is the white tissue on the inside?
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April 1, 2017
Answer: 3 weeks post-op. What is the white stuff around my belly button? (Photo)
You have an amazing result, and well done for keeping the weight!
Unfortunately you can only get rid of the vertical crease by exchanging it for a scar, so I personally wouldn't. You could look into Thermage but I am not sure it would do enough.
You look great!
The story and the photos would suggest seroma. The treatment for this is multiple visits to your surgeon's office over the next few weeks to get this drained. If it is not drained, sometimes a surgical procedure is needed to remove the fluid collection. You are likely going to need to fo...