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Hello,Your belly button has experienced some sloughing of the skin due to tension, causing diminished circulation. This is not uncommon, and although it is a complication, tends to heal very nicely. You should apply a non-stick dressing on it with an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily and follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck!
Dear lmedina1833,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
It is difficult to guide you without photos. There are some techniques to create a belly button if your is gone. You may want to discuss further with your PS.Best wishes
I’m surprised the er doc didn’t refer you either back to your primary care doctor or a specialist such as a neurologist. If you have a primary care doctor you should definitely seek their advice on this. You may have a serious condition that needs to be evaluated more thoroughly by a speci...
Make sure to touch base with your surgeon. Stretch marks are typically improved after a tummy tuck. It is very unusual to acquire new sketch marks as a result of a tummy tuck.
Hello ang1005, Congratulations on your recent abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure! Every patient is unique and will have different healing processes and deadlines. Temporary pain, soreness, numbness, swelling, bruising and incision discomfort are common after abdominoplasty, but your plastic...
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Unfortunately without an in-person examination, it is difficult to offer definite advice. If this appearance is due to swelling it should resolve spontaneously with time. If it is a discreet fluid collection then aspiration of the fluid in t...
Your primary care physician’s reluctance to remove your drains is understandable. For her to do so would require coordination with your surgeon, and she would then be assuming some responsibility for the aftercare related to the tummy tuck. For example if you developed wound healing p...
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