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Belly Button Crusting Post-Tummy Tuck surgery
Is it normal to have some crusting of the belly button after Tummy Tuck Surgery? It's is a fair amount similar to a scab but there is no foul odor. I was told that I might get a fungal infection if I use an antibiotic ointment on the area. How do I care for it properly? Steven H. Williams, MD answers: Belly button crusting post-Tummy Tuck
Most likely this normal
It is normal to have some crusting around the bellybutton immediately after abdominoplasty. This can be caused by small gaps in the wound closure or by small amounts of fluid in the area. >From the look of the picture, it appears normal and it should improve over the next week or two. Persistant crusting (more than two weeks) can be a sign of delayed healing or other problems. As always if you're concerned about an issue in your post-op course you should ask your surgeon since no one can give more informed advice than the person who performed the procedure. I hope this helps.
