After tummy tuck: Is my belly button supposed to have a half flap of skin like this while the other side looks stitched? (photo)

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I recently had a tummy tuck and cannot find anyone with a similar issue. Following surgery I had red stretch marks around my belly button that became bigger and turned into lacerations and a very unsightly wound at my belly button. I used Xeroform to heal the wound and am now left with these red scars which I am using Mederma on. My question is: is my belly button supposed to have a half flap of skin like this while the other side looks stitched? Please help me understand what happened here.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Rebekah5487,
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 or ask for a second opinion. Only after a 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I suggest asking your surgeon what happened. It appears that some sort of burn occurred. You do have a scar around your belly button which is expected.

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