Odor from incision post tummy tuck. Is this normal?

December 13, 2014
Asked By:Molly_c in Orange County, CA

I'm 3 weeks post TT. And there is an Oder coming from the tape over my incision. Is it normal for it smell? It's not red, burning or any signs of an infection. Just wanted to see if this is normal.

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January 1, 2015

Answer: Tapes on too long

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January 1, 2015

Answer: Tapes on too long

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Malodorous incision after abdominoplasty should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 15, 2014

Answer: Malodorous incision after abdominoplasty should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 15, 2014

Answer: Odor from incision

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 15, 2014

Answer: Odor from incision

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December 14, 2014

Answer: Odor from incision tape

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 14, 2014

Answer: Odor from incision tape

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 14, 2014

Answer: Probably Normal…

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December 14, 2014

Answer: Probably Normal…

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