I’m not sure if u can tell from these pictures I have had my navel packed by myself once for 4 days and this is what it looked like today when I removed he pack it had some leakage and it is a little bloody with some white spots and the stitches are starting to fall out. Are the white spots normal healing? I put peroxide on it to clean it I let it dry and then packed it again with ointment gauze -see picture for the brand etc. should I just use neosporin instead of this ointment gauze?
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There is no way to know without an exam if there is any damage from the heavy lifting that you did. Schedule a visit with your surgeon for an evaluation. In the meantime be sure to rest the area and take NSAIDs if not allergic to help with pain and swelling.
Ahmed Abd EL Gawad, MD, FEBOPRAS, FRCS(Plast) says:
Thank you for sending your question and concerns. I don't think after this long time from surgery the scar should stay painful. I would probably consider having a scan to rule out any chances of Collection under the skin. I am keen to Spread the word against the the Plastic...
You are still very early in your recovery process. Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon. If over the next few months the area doesn't improve your surgeon can do a minor revision to correct it. This is often performed in the office surgical suite under local anesthesia.
