My bellybutton has yellow creamy stuff no smell yet. My doc says it's normal. It doesn't look so to me. And the hardness on my lower pelvic area.
Answer: 3 Weeks Post TT - Do I Have An Infection & A Seroma? Wound healing around belly buttons are often fraught with minor problems. From the pictures you provided, it would be my opinion that the redness is not actual infection but a combination of wound healing and infestation of normal skin bacteria. The yellow creamy stuff you refer to is often a combination of degenerating skin and fat cells.With reference to the hardness in the lower pelvic area, this is very common at three weeks and is usually due to fluid buildup within the tissue itself, whereas a seroma is free fluid in a pocket surrounded by a fluid producing wall. The difference between normal post surgical swelling and a seroma is best determined by a Board Certified plastic surgeon. I recommend you consult your personal plastic surgeon to differentiate whether your induration (hardness) is part of the normal process or is a situation that needs greater attention.
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Answer: 3 Weeks Post TT - Do I Have An Infection & A Seroma? Wound healing around belly buttons are often fraught with minor problems. From the pictures you provided, it would be my opinion that the redness is not actual infection but a combination of wound healing and infestation of normal skin bacteria. The yellow creamy stuff you refer to is often a combination of degenerating skin and fat cells.With reference to the hardness in the lower pelvic area, this is very common at three weeks and is usually due to fluid buildup within the tissue itself, whereas a seroma is free fluid in a pocket surrounded by a fluid producing wall. The difference between normal post surgical swelling and a seroma is best determined by a Board Certified plastic surgeon. I recommend you consult your personal plastic surgeon to differentiate whether your induration (hardness) is part of the normal process or is a situation that needs greater attention.
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Answer: Scar Healing and Potential Infection It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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Answer: Scar Healing and Potential Infection It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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September 25, 2016
Answer: 3 weeks post op, belly button infected? Pelvic area really hard, seroma? Thank you for your pictures and questions. Sorry to hear you are having problems after your surgery. I would say that I am not sure that your belly button is infected, but it does appear that it has some lack of blood flow and thus some lack of appropriate healing. This problem may get worse before it gets better. The hardness that you are feeling could be some fat necrosis or some post-op fluid (seroma). You need to follow closely with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her recommendations on how to care for your surgical sites.Hope this helps!
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September 25, 2016
Answer: 3 weeks post op, belly button infected? Pelvic area really hard, seroma? Thank you for your pictures and questions. Sorry to hear you are having problems after your surgery. I would say that I am not sure that your belly button is infected, but it does appear that it has some lack of blood flow and thus some lack of appropriate healing. This problem may get worse before it gets better. The hardness that you are feeling could be some fat necrosis or some post-op fluid (seroma). You need to follow closely with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her recommendations on how to care for your surgical sites.Hope this helps!
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September 25, 2016
Answer: Belly button redness Hi there, it does appear that your belly button has a small wound from your photos. A small separation can occur during the healing process that will produce some drainage and redness. I would continue to follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations for best healing this wound. As far as a seroma that is difficult to tell from a photo and would be best determined by your surgeon in person. If present these can usually be drained in their office for you.
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September 25, 2016
Answer: Belly button redness Hi there, it does appear that your belly button has a small wound from your photos. A small separation can occur during the healing process that will produce some drainage and redness. I would continue to follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations for best healing this wound. As far as a seroma that is difficult to tell from a photo and would be best determined by your surgeon in person. If present these can usually be drained in their office for you.
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September 25, 2016
Answer: Wound issues after TT Thank you for your question. Although those pictures are very helpful, they don't substitute a need for examination to see what is going on. Follow your surgeon recommendations. In regards to the bellybutton, sometimes local wound care is needed after a tummy tuck. In regards to the "hard area" you are referring to, that normally resolves with time if it's just inflammation and the normal healing process. Be patient and voice all your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.
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September 25, 2016
Answer: Wound issues after TT Thank you for your question. Although those pictures are very helpful, they don't substitute a need for examination to see what is going on. Follow your surgeon recommendations. In regards to the bellybutton, sometimes local wound care is needed after a tummy tuck. In regards to the "hard area" you are referring to, that normally resolves with time if it's just inflammation and the normal healing process. Be patient and voice all your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.
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