Why did my belly button look all weird and bloody? Prior to this it was all white raw looking. (Photos)

Thanks for your question and description of what you have been through.  Unfortunately, it is very difficult to answer your question without photos or a physical exam.seek out a board certified Plastic Surgeon for another opinion.Dr T

Plavix and aspirin are blood thinning medications which can be problematic when considering surgery. Only your surgeon can answer this question for you as opinions may vary, but it is important that you are upfront and honest even if it means your surgery will be postponed. You also need to...

Your photos show that you had stretch marks before your surgery, and while some were removed with your tummy tuck in the area of the skin that was excised, the remaining stretch marks are probably accentuated when you have swelling. It is extremely unlikely if not impossible for new stretch...

Altered sensation/numbness is common after a tummy tuck. Many patients slowly regain sensation over several months as swelling resolves and tissues heal. Some have areas that have permanent changes. Typically the areas that are still numb a year after surgery will remain altered.

Thank you for reaching out with your question. It appears as though the bulge you describe is due to the contour/shape of the muscles and fascia that make up the abdominal wall, not a problem with the fat cells and skin superficial to those muscles that are re-draped over the abdominal wall...

If you cannot visit with your surgeon who placed the drains, perhaps your surgeon has a colleague in your area who could remove them for you. It is not recommended that you remove them yourself, especially if you haven't been instructed or are uncomfortable. It seems from your comments that...