How to treat belly button infection and necrosis? (photos)

October 24, 2016
Asked By:princessloretta in Palmdale, CA

I had my 3rd MR almost 30 days ago. My first TT my BB was perfect. Now this time I think there is necrosis and infection. It SMELLS bad. It oozes stuff out of it and is bleeding. My surgeon has me coming once a week for him to change the gauze and I think he stuffs the belly button with Neosporin and packs the gauze in. My concern is its not healing and today it was bleeding. I don't know what I should be doing my surgeon have me no instructions on how to care for it at home. Suggestions?

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October 26, 2016

Answer: Wound Care

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 26, 2016

Answer: Wound Care

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 29, 2016

Answer: Treating tissue compromise

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Answer: Treating tissue compromise

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