My navel is infected after tummy tuck. What should I use to heal my stomach? (Photo)

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I got my surgery June 30th my ps told me to use antibiotic ointment I want a second opinion why should I use to heal my stomach...

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  This looks like a contact dermatitis (rash or reaction) more than an infection. Please have your plastic surgeon re-evaluate this area for diagnosis and treatment.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  It is difficult to see the incision line around your belly button to know what may be taking place, but if your surgeon feels that your belly button is infected, this often requires a course of antibiotics and local wound care.  This can involve simply applying a clean gauze to the belly button to keep things dry, placement of an antibiotic ointment, or occasionally wound packing.  Your surgeon is in the best position to help you heal, and I would recommend you keep an open line of communication with them about changes in the appearance of your belly button so that they can make the appropriate care recommendations.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

it could already be healed.  If there are still raw spots and draining areas, I would continue with petroleum jelly products such as Aqua-phor, Vaseline, CU-3 ointments etc and avoid antibiotics as your skin appears irritated and could benefit from avoiding antibiotics.

Raj S. Ambay, MD · Answer

Thank you for  question and Photo. it looks like some type of skin irritation or infection going on inside and around your belly button.  Use of antibiotic ointment and local wound care. Follow your PS instruction for wound care. Good Luck

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

Dear LAGirl- the umbilicus wound sometimes can take a few weeks to completely heal. In the mean time it may drain some fluid. Follow your PS's instruction. It appears it is healing.

My navel is infected after tummy tuck. What should I use to heal my stomach? (Photo)

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