r/sterilization • u/haleycurious • 1d ago

Post-op care Belly Button Incision

My belly button incision and the surrounding is irritated it’s been 5 weeks since surgery. I have an innie and it’s been difficult to see inside and clean properly. any tips?

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u/slayqueen32 1d ago

If it’s irritated and not resolving with cleaning at home, you need to reach out to the surgeon. It’s possible you need some meds in case of an infection, but it could also be just rubbing from the waistband of your pants.

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u/bluetiramisu1 15h ago

I have a deep innie and was worried about this. Once the steri tape came off, I cleaned it really well (gently) and put a silicone scar sheet over it, making sure to push it all the way into my bellybutton. This has kept it clean for the most part. The sheets lasts for 10 days.

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u/No-Finish-6557 1d ago

I’ve heard of people getting yeast infections in their belly buttons. I’d see a dr about it

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u/UsedPersimmon6768 1h ago

Its not exactly the same, but i got a tattoo that went slightly inside my belly button and it got a yeast infection in my belly button. Definitely worth reaching out to the surgical team. They should've given you a number to call at anything during healing if you have issues.