7 Years Post Op Belly Button Opening - advice? (photos)

February 3, 2022
Asked By:TTready in St. Louis, Missouri

I had a tummy tuck 7 years ago and this week my belly button started to bleed and their was a small opening. The doctor that performed the procedure is deceased so I'm unable to consult with him. I went to the Urgent Care and was informed the opening was an inch deep. I was prescribed antibiotics and instructed to keep it bandaged. I'm not sure what caused this, should I be concerned, and what type of doctor should I be seen by? Its been 4 days and there is still discharge. Any advice please?

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