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I Recently Had A Tummy Tuck. Actually Just Last Week
Question: I recently had a tummy tuck. Actually just last week on Friday. Well today after I got out of the shower I noticed my belly button was dark. Got a closer look and the stitches have come out of my belly button and it’s a hole! It also has an odor. We did call my surgeon and he said put Neosporin on it and cover it with a bandaid. I’m getting worried because there is pain in the area.
Brief Answer:
Regarding possible wound infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Perhaps there is some infection but it needs to be seen. For now, clean the area with a betadine dipped sterile cotton swab and thereafter just put the neosporin ointment as adviced by your surgeon. If you notice that there is discharge or the pain worsens, you would then be required to take oral antibiotics for a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding possible wound infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Perhaps there is some infection but it needs to be seen. For now, clean the area with a betadine dipped sterile cotton swab and thereafter just put the neosporin ointment as adviced by your surgeon. If you notice that there is discharge or the pain worsens, you would then be required to take oral antibiotics for a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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