I had a tummy tuck in 2011 and I’m having a lot of complications 11 years later

I'm sorry to hear you are having these problems.
It sounds like your condition is worsening and I recommend you see a surgeon about this as soon as you can. I recommend you be seen by a surgeon today.
If you have fever or chills or generally feel unwell, the emergency department is an appropriate choice to access care.

Dear Kaonly4,

I'm sorry to hear about the complications you're experiencing years after your tummy tuck. While it's not common to have such issues a decade later, it does happen occasionally, and you're not alone in facing this.

The symptoms you're describing - multiple openings on the incision line, infections, a nearly closed belly button, and increased pain and swelling - suggest that your body may be reacting to residual sutures or, possibly, a chronic infection may have established itself. In either case, it's crucial you seek immediate medical attention.

Please reach out to a board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your situation and guide you on the next steps. This may involve removing any remaining sutures, treating the infection, and possibly performing a revision surgery to rectify the problems.

Always remember, your health and safety are paramount, so do not hesitate to seek professional help. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your journey to recovery.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having so many years after your surgery. This is not typical or expected. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation and treatment plan.