Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

40yr Old Getting Her Figure Back. Mother of 3 Grandmother of 2 - Rochester, NY

UPDATED FROM tmack40
21 days post

worried

WORTH IT$6,000
Hello everyone im worried bout my belly button n tha top portion of my tummy under my breast....My belly button still hasnt healed theres no drainage or foul odor its just taking forever to get back to its color. It still scabby and when i shower it softens and and u can see the skin under the scab. Now how long do it normally take before all the swelling go away. Im 3weeks to this date post op of my tummy tuck. My skin is still really tight but im worried bout the swelling cause it make my tummy look lopsided it. Here are some pics and if anyone have any suggeestions im open for them.. also should i buy a new compression garment??????

tmack40's provider

Ralph Pennino, MD

Ralph Pennino, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Replies (2)

Your belly button looks like it's got some necrosis going on. I had the same thing, but the doctor said its no big deal. Mine looked lighter/dis colored just like yours, but now it has faded some and looks a bit better. I'm not sure about the lopsided look. My best guess is fluid retention in that area of your belly, but I would ask your doc just to be sure! Hope that helped!
Thank u sure did put my mind at ease.....got a upcoming appt soon with my PS n im sure he will take care of me......
I'm 26 days post op & still have some swelling. the swelling is more noticeable at night. I wear a binder.
UPDATED FROM tmack40
17 days post

17days post op pics

Replies (3)

Smile still shines! You look great!
Thank u
U looking good lady!
Thank u sooo much still got some healing to do
You look great!!
UPDATED FROM tmack40
9 days post

updated pics

Replies (4)

YOU LOOK GREAT! How are you feeling?
Hello n im feeling a lil better just got really sore from some reason
Grl you look fabulous! : ) Work!
Thank u n i feel ok
U look great! !!
Hey girl thank u n i feel so good bout myself
You look wonderful!!! Glad you are drain free! Just don't push yourself too hard so early! Happy healing!
N i wanna say to u as well u look amazing.
See More Tummy Tuck Reviews
See All Reviews