I'm exactly a month post op tummy tuck. Naval and TT incision were closed. Last night before I went to bed, noticed mild redness just below the naval. Woke up at 230 and noticed a small hole about 3 mm circumference (where redness was) that had dried blood with some web like strings across the belly button. Its oozing mild blood today and hole has redness around it. No odor, no fever/chills. what causes this hole a month after tummy tuck? how long will it take to close? will it close on its own?
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Answer: What causes a small hole just below the naval 4 weeks after tummy tuck?
Make sure that you review all information with your physician. We generally don't recommend hibiclens for open wounds. I have provided a link for your review. Hibiclens is a topical solution. That being said, these drain sites close very quickly. I have not seen...
Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Based on your
photograph, you will be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction after your weight is stable. This can be done through a low incision, all completely below the bikini line.
The bel...
Hello,Thank you for your question. This is a good question. The similar long-acting option that we have in Canada is Marcaine which I use during abdominoplasty to keep patients comfortable for at least 12 hours post op. This helps to bypass significant pain in the early post-op phase and al...
