I got my tummy tuck with muscle repair September 29th 2016. For the most part I'm happy with it but I'm worried about the belly button and my belly is not flat like I expected. My doctor didn't perform lipo of the abdomen and he says that since the extra skin is gone I'm noticing where the fat is. Is it normal?
October 26, 2016
Answer: Belly Button Healing Post Tummy Tuck There does seem to be something going on with your belly button. I would certainly advise you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon to have this assessed in person. In terms of your belly flatness, any inflammation or swelling in the belly button would affect your results so your belly will continue to improve once you clear up this issue. It may take 6 months for your final results so don't be discouraged.Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Belly Button Healing Post Tummy Tuck There does seem to be something going on with your belly button. I would certainly advise you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon to have this assessed in person. In terms of your belly flatness, any inflammation or swelling in the belly button would affect your results so your belly will continue to improve once you clear up this issue. It may take 6 months for your final results so don't be discouraged.Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck healing Thank you for the question and photos. There is something that is occurring with your belly button that will need to be examined in person. There may be some wound separation at the belly button or some form or inflammation or infection. Your plastic surgeon should provide you with some guidance and keep and eye on you to make sure it heals as well as it can. Prolonged inflammation in the belly button area can result in scar buildup that may lead to a belly button that is too small.Best of luck with the remainder of your recovery.Dr. Remus Repta
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck healing Thank you for the question and photos. There is something that is occurring with your belly button that will need to be examined in person. There may be some wound separation at the belly button or some form or inflammation or infection. Your plastic surgeon should provide you with some guidance and keep and eye on you to make sure it heals as well as it can. Prolonged inflammation in the belly button area can result in scar buildup that may lead to a belly button that is too small.Best of luck with the remainder of your recovery.Dr. Remus Repta
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