Belly button issue 17 years after tummy tuck - could this be a late complication from the procedure? (Photo)

May 2, 2025
Asked By:Caroline3000 in Scotland, United Kingdom

I had TT in 2008 and no problems. I had a pregnancy in 2019 and it held up well. Lately I have been getting belly button infections which I have treated with anti fungal powder and it has gone away and come back. At the moment I feel like I have a deep itch in my belly button. There is no pus or crusting just this itch feeling deep inside it. I got anti fungal cream from my doctor but I don’t think it’s working. Could itbe a late complication of the TT? Or should I keep going with the cream even though I have to put in the belly button “hole” - I have to do it that way as my TT belly button is just a hole of that makes sense

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