3 weeks post-op. What is the white stuff around my belly button? (Photo)

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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?

Himansu Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and photo. It is difficult to answer your question without examining you however from reviewing your photo this sometimes is normal healing. It takes 3-6 weeks for healing and longer for swelling to subside. I would recommend to contact your board certified plastic surgeon and have an examination. Good luck.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

is fraught with healing issues and what you have is reflective of that.  There is skin compromise and the yellow white tissue is necrotic.  This will slough with good wound care and it will heal assuming it is not progressive.  Let your surgeon know if you have spreading redness, increasing pains, or increasing drainage as that would suggest an infection.

Ege Ozgentas, MD · Answer

Hello Ahymel76,
It looks like that you have localized necrosis around your bell button and healing process is continuing. Probably complete healing will take another 3 or 4 weeks. Time will correct everything. Good luck.

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