Infected belly button and infected tummy tuck incision.

Question

I recently got a Monmy Makeover two weeks ago.A week after surgery I ended up in the ER due to fever.After a Catscan, blood work and some visual perception by the ER Dr. I was sent home with Keflex.I have discharge that is coming out of my belly button,the middle of my tummy tuck incision and areas on my areolas.Why hasn't the Keflex killed the infection?Why is my abdomen so swollen?I haven't worn the surgical girdle for the same reasons, will it affect the my tummy tuck outcome? Thank you.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It definitely appears that after everything you have experienced with infections after your procedures then it would be best to see your PS in person to have these issues evaluated ASAP. The infections definitely need to be resolved. Best of luck to you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is best for you to contact your surgeon and schedule an evaluation.  An examination of the area needs to be done to determine the next steps.  The antibiotics alone may not be adequate to fight the infection.  Your surgeon is the best one to guide you as he/she is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for
your question.Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your plastic surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You need to return to be seen by your chosen surgeon ASAP! Sounds like a very serious abdominal infection! ER doctors are generalist not specifically trained in cosmetic surgery. To me you need hospitalization with IV antibiotics and possible abdominal flap exploration surgery. Sorry. But your surgeon needs to take care of you TODAY!

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If you have an infection antibiotics are indicated.  The antibiotic of choice should be targeted to whatever bugs are causing the infection. In most cases the drainage is cultured to identify the organism and its susceptibility to antibiotics.Be sure you follow up with your surgeon.  If there are permanent sutures or other material inside the infection will be difficult to eradicate.  Any build up of fluid needs to be drained (and cultured).

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