Is it normal for someone to have discoloration and tenderness around the navel after six weeks of a tummy tuck procedure and liposuction?

Question

Hi doctor,

I underwent a full tummy tuck procedure with muscle repair and liposuction of the tummy and flanks before six weeks. I am a bit concerned about my belly button and its color. Is it normal at this point of recovery? Also, I still feel tender, especially around the above and below the belly button area. And I still have hard areas from liposuction. I want to make sure that these are normal aspects of recovery. And is there anything that I should know about the tender belly button?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

Tenderness and hardness in a few areas post-liposuction are common. You should recover completely between three to four weeks. Also, mild skin discoloration may take slightly longer, between five to six weeks, to return to normal color.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up if there is severe pain, redness, or pus discharge.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, hardness takes about ten weeks (you have already completed six weeks), and skin discoloration takes a few more weeks to get better. Unless there is a pus discharge, there is no need to use any ointment on your belly button.

I hope this has helped you.

Take care.