I had a full tt with open hernia repair where a mesh implant was used for repair. A general surgeon completed the hernia repair and my plastic surgeon the TT. About a week after surgery to 2 weeks post op I had a fever of 103.8 for a week. After antibiotics, fever went away. Now at 5 weeks post op my belly button seems to have taken a turn for the worse. My surgeon doesnt seem concerned. I will post a picture of bb at 4 weeks post and this morning at 5 wks post. Please let me kno what you think
July 15, 2015
Answer: Dying bellybutton after Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and pictures.It is important to remember that pictures can never take the place of and in-person examination.Having said that, while difficult to discern, it appears as though you will umbilicus (bellybutton) was already necrotic in your fourth week picture. This could be secondary to the infection that you described during week 2, if your umbilicus was fine up until that point. The follow-up photograph labeled week 5 shows surrounding inflammation and change in the color and consistency of the umbilical eschar.I would recommend you remain patient and continue in very close follow up with your plastic surgeon, especially since there is prosthetic material (mesh) present. They are in the best position to evaluate and treat you during your post operative recovery. I hope this helps. Best of luck.
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July 15, 2015
Answer: Dying bellybutton after Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and pictures.It is important to remember that pictures can never take the place of and in-person examination.Having said that, while difficult to discern, it appears as though you will umbilicus (bellybutton) was already necrotic in your fourth week picture. This could be secondary to the infection that you described during week 2, if your umbilicus was fine up until that point. The follow-up photograph labeled week 5 shows surrounding inflammation and change in the color and consistency of the umbilical eschar.I would recommend you remain patient and continue in very close follow up with your plastic surgeon, especially since there is prosthetic material (mesh) present. They are in the best position to evaluate and treat you during your post operative recovery. I hope this helps. Best of luck.
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July 15, 2015
Answer: TT belly button Thank you for your question. Belly button looks concerning and especially with mesh underlining, I will recommend to call your PS and see him today.
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July 15, 2015
Answer: TT belly button Thank you for your question. Belly button looks concerning and especially with mesh underlining, I will recommend to call your PS and see him today.
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