I got my full tummy tuck in Europe 13 days ago. I am back to US. I noticed a nicrosis on my belly botton. I was told by my Dr. in Europe to care with alchool 70% and apply Zaderm gel (silicone based scar gel from Germany, not found in US). My family Dr. here recomended to start washing with warm water and soap, and use vitamin E oil on scars.
Answer: How do I treat the necrosis on my belly button? Thank you for your question and photo. I do not see any tissue death in the belly button on this photo. You might have some separation and this should heal just fine. The concern I have with your surgery is the lack of follow up, since you had surgery abroad. Your lower abdomen looks "full". Either you have a large fluid collection which would need to be aspirated or you did not have adequate liposuction done during your surgery. you do have excess fat on the hips and it is not possible to evaluate the contours of your back from this photo. Good luck with your healing.
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Answer: How do I treat the necrosis on my belly button? Thank you for your question and photo. I do not see any tissue death in the belly button on this photo. You might have some separation and this should heal just fine. The concern I have with your surgery is the lack of follow up, since you had surgery abroad. Your lower abdomen looks "full". Either you have a large fluid collection which would need to be aspirated or you did not have adequate liposuction done during your surgery. you do have excess fat on the hips and it is not possible to evaluate the contours of your back from this photo. Good luck with your healing.
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Answer: Belly button necrosis The circulation to the belly button can be compromised with a tummy tuck, especially if a hernia is present, which can lead to necrosis. Usually when there is necrosis, there is black tissue present which is difficult to see in your photo. Often times, if there is a small are of necrosis it will scar in and not be very noticeable. As long as there is no infection, I would recommend keeping the area clean and placing some ointment on the wound. If there are any concerns about the appearance, I would see a plastic surgeon for follow up.
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Answer: Belly button necrosis The circulation to the belly button can be compromised with a tummy tuck, especially if a hernia is present, which can lead to necrosis. Usually when there is necrosis, there is black tissue present which is difficult to see in your photo. Often times, if there is a small are of necrosis it will scar in and not be very noticeable. As long as there is no infection, I would recommend keeping the area clean and placing some ointment on the wound. If there are any concerns about the appearance, I would see a plastic surgeon for follow up.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: See a plastic surgeon near you Dear Bepohica,You should see a plastic surgeon near you. I agree that it is difficult to see your belly button on the photo and I can not tell if there is necrosis of it. Also, in order to diagnose a seroma you need to be seen in person, that can not be done over the internet. I do not recommend vitamin E cream as it will weaken the scar and widen it. the best scar therapy is silicone gel sheets, but you need to wait to use those. The best thing to do in your situation is see a plastic surgeon near you and follow their advise. Best of luck.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: See a plastic surgeon near you Dear Bepohica,You should see a plastic surgeon near you. I agree that it is difficult to see your belly button on the photo and I can not tell if there is necrosis of it. Also, in order to diagnose a seroma you need to be seen in person, that can not be done over the internet. I do not recommend vitamin E cream as it will weaken the scar and widen it. the best scar therapy is silicone gel sheets, but you need to wait to use those. The best thing to do in your situation is see a plastic surgeon near you and follow their advise. Best of luck.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: See your doctor if possible Since it may be hard for you see your doctor your best bet is to pay to see a plastic surgeon in the area you live. He or she will charge you based on the time and level of complexity of what you need. If you need treatment such as aspiration of a seroma you may find that you are going to spend a good bit of additional money. When having surgery out of the country you should know that it can be risky and cost more then you think in the end if things like this pop up since the USA doctor you see has no idea what was done to you and will charge you for treatment. In fact many plastic surgeons you call will not want to see you since they do not want to assume the risk. Good Luck!
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January 29, 2014
Answer: See your doctor if possible Since it may be hard for you see your doctor your best bet is to pay to see a plastic surgeon in the area you live. He or she will charge you based on the time and level of complexity of what you need. If you need treatment such as aspiration of a seroma you may find that you are going to spend a good bit of additional money. When having surgery out of the country you should know that it can be risky and cost more then you think in the end if things like this pop up since the USA doctor you see has no idea what was done to you and will charge you for treatment. In fact many plastic surgeons you call will not want to see you since they do not want to assume the risk. Good Luck!
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January 29, 2014
Answer: Belly button I don't see any necrosis on your navel. It looks alive and well! I would always follow what your surgeon recommends.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: Belly button I don't see any necrosis on your navel. It looks alive and well! I would always follow what your surgeon recommends.
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