I am paranoid of necrosis condition. Also, there is an opening where I have clear, fatty orange liquid just above my pubic hair line and it is not from where the drains came out from. This area seems more swollen and red. It leaks, but not to much. I have no fever and the rest of the incision and belly button seems to be heeling just fine. Should I worry? Please advise. Thank you Thank you
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From the pictures that you provided, your incision looks intact and you appear to have plenty of remaining sutures to prevent the incision from opening. You belly button does not look infected in these pictures. The minor redness that is visible looks to be related to the sutures. I predict that...
Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to specific information/advice. He/she knows exactly what was done and how you are progressing. Careful/gentle sexual activity should not generate enough force to break sutures. Concerns would include an increase in heart rate and t...