Penny size necrosis - conflicting comment about care has me confused. 6 wks post TT. (photos)

Looks like you may have some infected suture material around the umbilical stalk. Make sure you check with your surgeon so they can take a look. You may need some antibiotics or perhaps some of the sutures removed. A mild infection would not usually cause nausea, but you may have an intestinal...

Thank you for your question. It is a normal process of swelling which usually goes down about 6-8 weeks from the operation. I usually recommend my patients to place 2x2 dry gauze in the belly button and change it once a day. This will help to keep the area dry and as a spacer...

Nothing to worry about. Let your surgeon know. I tell my patient to remove the tape completely if this happens.

These are 2 different approaches to body contouring.  Liposuction, whether ultrasonic assisted, vaser type, tumescent, etc., removes fat with suction, mechanical disruption of fat cells, and possibly ultrasonic or heat induced disruption of fat cells.  Although there can be slight firming of t...

You should stop smoking at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to tummy tuck surgery.  The fact that the test doesn't detect metabolites means absolutely nothing about your risks for wound healing complications.  If you have smoked -- even a single cigarette -- within that time frame the data indicates t...

 Thanks for the question. From what you described it seems unlikely that you did any damage. Typically you would have some signs such as pain, bruising or swelling. Of course, if there’s any concern make an appointment to see your plastic surgeon. it was good thinking on your part to put on yo...