10 days post op does this look normal? (Photos)

Question

I've had a fever. Chills. I'm on antibiotics, drain was removed at day 3. Is my navel bruised or infected. Please note it's not leaking puss it's dry. I've included day 1 and then day 9 pics (today) I will see my PS in 4 days but have to travel 5 hours.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

This does not look normal. It looks like a very swollen belly button and some redness surrounding it. There might even be a bit of wound separation. I would suggest to call and discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon. Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

This is not normal.  Action needs to be taken or you will have wound dehiscence.  You appear to have an infection.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point of your post op the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It will be very important to clean your incision with thoroughly washed hands, eat nutritious food, drink a lot of water and keep your mind full of positive thoughts. It may be a little Seroma, it may be a stitch reaction, may be fat necrosis, maybe remite area infection (Urine or throat) and might be a incision infection. All above cause fever and the first 3 are not infection and easy to recover from. So please be calm and trust your doctor recommendations. May have Tylenol every 6 h in the mean time. Dr. Cardenas

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It looks like you have some redness around your umbilicus and you are best served by seeing your surgeon in person to  make sure everything is ok.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the picture you have cellulitis around your belly button. I recommend you to see your PS for evaluation to rule out other causes of your fever as early as possible.

10 days post op does this look normal? (Photos)

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