Had my one week follow up yesterday. Doctor said everything is looking good. My incision and my new belly button are black. Is this normal? The doctor didn't seemed concerned.
November 29, 2015
Answer: My incision and my new belly button are black. Dear kjesperson,I'm am happy you just saw your doctor yesterday, and their lack of concern seem completely appropriate. I too would be quite pleased at your one week appearance! The black along the incisions is likely a combination of a little dried blood, scabbing, and residual surgical marking pen from surgery. These areas should all improve over the next couple of weeks. The color of the skin in the center of your belly button looks healthy and well vascularized.At your subsequent follow-ups recommendations of what to do for your incisions to get the best scar possible will likely be discussed. Congratulations, you look to be off to great start from your surgery!
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November 29, 2015
Answer: My incision and my new belly button are black. Dear kjesperson,I'm am happy you just saw your doctor yesterday, and their lack of concern seem completely appropriate. I too would be quite pleased at your one week appearance! The black along the incisions is likely a combination of a little dried blood, scabbing, and residual surgical marking pen from surgery. These areas should all improve over the next couple of weeks. The color of the skin in the center of your belly button looks healthy and well vascularized.At your subsequent follow-ups recommendations of what to do for your incisions to get the best scar possible will likely be discussed. Congratulations, you look to be off to great start from your surgery!
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November 27, 2015
Answer: Black Thank you for the one photo but an examination is really needed to answer your question. So see your surgeon again if you have concernsDr Corbin
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November 27, 2015
Answer: Black Thank you for the one photo but an examination is really needed to answer your question. So see your surgeon again if you have concernsDr Corbin
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