Crusty belly button and rippled skin 2.5 weeks post op fTT and lipo of the flanks. (Photos)

Question

My bellybutton is healing more narrow as opposed to round and oval can a scar revision be done once healed? Is it safe to use bacitracin and cover the bellybutton with a Band-Aid during this phase? There is yellow crust inside of it. Will the rippled skin along my incision smooth out over time it has improved some however I'm still not happy with the look of the stretch marks getting caught within the incision line. Will the swelling in the pubic area subside ?? Thanks!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Momcave2017,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a TT surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process.
Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.
At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your  surgery. Regarding the belly button, you can get revision surgery once you are fully healed. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Steven H. Wiener, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  Your post-op issues are very common.  Dry skin and flaky is normal, as is the appearance of your belly button.  Discuss with your plastic surgeon your issues, and ask for recommendations.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for the question and photos. The puckering you see along the incision is normal at this point and can be expected to smooth out in the months ahead. Stretch marks may appear temporarily worse due to swelling. Your belly button scar may need to be treated- I recommend that you ask your plastic surgeon to assess this in person.All the best

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

2.5 weeks post op is too early to see any final results, you are still swollen and need time to settle , be patient and continue to follow up with your PS.

Matthew H. Steele, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  From what I can see, you have a very nice early result.  It is not uncommon to have some crusting along the incision that require vaseline or antibiotic ointment for optimal healing.  Your incision looks normal and the stretch marks appear more prominent due to swelling.  Two weeks is very early in your healing and you will continue to improve over the next few months up to one year.  Good luck.

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