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A member asked:
My belly button incision from gallbladder removal is bruised?
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Don't worry: It is going to get better in 3-4 weeks.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Normal: Surgical site bruising is common ; temporary. If there is concern of infection with increasing redness then contact your surgeon asap.
Answered 10/4/2013
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