Does my belly button look to be staph infected? It's not healing like everyone else at this stage. Extended TT, MR, lipo (Photo)

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Hello, I'm 15dpo, I went to a certified Dr in Mexico, so I can't just go to his office for concerns as he is 13 hrs away. My drains came out at 9 dpo. I went to our local family practice center for my concern of a seroma at 11dpo. The Dr instantly told me it looked like my bb has a staph infection. My bb doesn't ooze, isn't painful or even have an odor, it does get some oragney crusties around it at the end if the day. Does my bb appear to be infected and what can I do to make it heal faster?

Ned Snyder, IV, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your questions.  Your belly button seems to have a lot of inflammation.  This could be due to a reaction to the sutures used in the surgery, heat, or irritation from clothing or compression garments.  If this worsens or you develop a fever or drainage, you should be evaluated by a physician to rule out infection.  Thank you again for your inquiry.

Asaf Yalif, MD, FACS · Answer

I would contact your surgeon in Mexico and see if you can discuss with them their recommendations directly. The belly button does look inflamed. If concern arises you would likely have to consult with a plastic surgeon local to you.Good luck!

Does my belly button look to be staph infected? It's not healing like everyone else at this stage. Extended TT, MR, lipo (Photo)

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