Is my belly button infected? I went to the dr last week and he said it's fine, but it wasn't this red.
Answer: Potential of Belly Button 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: Potential of Belly Button 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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October 22, 2016
Answer: Belly button compromised but an infection would present with spreading redness and more drainage. As feeling is probably deficient there, you cannot use increasing pain as a sign of infection. Your surgeon is aware and if you appreciate progressive and spreading redness, you must let your surgeon know.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Belly button compromised but an infection would present with spreading redness and more drainage. As feeling is probably deficient there, you cannot use increasing pain as a sign of infection. Your surgeon is aware and if you appreciate progressive and spreading redness, you must let your surgeon know.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Belly button infection? There does seem to be some redness and inflammation. I think it would be best if you made an appointment to see your surgeon to be assessed in person. Always best to err on the side of caution. Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Belly button infection? There does seem to be some redness and inflammation. I think it would be best if you made an appointment to see your surgeon to be assessed in person. Always best to err on the side of caution. Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Bellybutton Necrosis It does look like their may be some inflammatory process going on, it is difficult to tell from the photograph but you may be loosing some of the actual tissue, sometimes known as bellybutton necrosis. Make sure you see your plastic surgeon and with proper care it will most likely go on to heal quite well. Best of Luck. Dr. Kachenmeister.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Bellybutton Necrosis It does look like their may be some inflammatory process going on, it is difficult to tell from the photograph but you may be loosing some of the actual tissue, sometimes known as bellybutton necrosis. Make sure you see your plastic surgeon and with proper care it will most likely go on to heal quite well. Best of Luck. Dr. Kachenmeister.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Erythema around belly button following abdominoplasty It is difficult to tell by the photo but it appears that belly button may be struggling to receive the blood supply that it needs in order to appear pink and healthy. If there is "ischemia" the belly button can appear dark, dusky, blue or even black. This will cause some redness around the umbilicus but it is not necessarily infection. If you are using Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment, I would use pure Bacitracin as many patients will develop an allergic reaction to the triple antibiotic ointment that looks like infection. As always if you have questions please discuss them with your surgeon who knows you best.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Erythema around belly button following abdominoplasty It is difficult to tell by the photo but it appears that belly button may be struggling to receive the blood supply that it needs in order to appear pink and healthy. If there is "ischemia" the belly button can appear dark, dusky, blue or even black. This will cause some redness around the umbilicus but it is not necessarily infection. If you are using Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment, I would use pure Bacitracin as many patients will develop an allergic reaction to the triple antibiotic ointment that looks like infection. As always if you have questions please discuss them with your surgeon who knows you best.
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