HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My belly button incision from gallbladder removal is bruised?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Chivukula Subbarao answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Don't worry: It is going to get better in 3-4 weeks.

Answered 10/4/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Normal: Surgical site bruising is common ; temporary. If there is concern of infection with increasing redness then contact your surgeon asap.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had my gallbladder removed yesterday at 9am. The incisions around my belly button are a lot more soar today than yesterday. Is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Had my gallbladder removed over a month ago and my belly button around my incision is painful and pressure when I press around it, what does it mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Gallbladder out 3 days ago. 4 incisions. Dr took 3 bandages off, my belly button still has gauze, big clear square bandage. Do i remove that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Had my gallbladder removed 16 days ago. About how long for larger (belly button) incision to heal? Still pretty painful at times. Others look great.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My gallbladder was removed 4 weeks ago. My pain has increased lately around the belly button and incision close to there. Is this normal healing pain?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a sharp pulling rigid pain around belly button incision after gallbladder removal via laparoscopic?
I have an infection in the incisions on my belly button from gallbladder removal it is oozing puss and blood can I wait the two days until my scheduled appointment w surgeon ? Also I have paid the $ but not receiving the services??
Had laproscopic gallbladder surgery; 4 incisions 3 days ago. Dr removed bandages but left gauze & waterproof bandage on belly button. Do i remove?
Is it normal to have pain and a lump at belly button incision after laparoscopy to remove gallbladder about 5 weeks later?Also have pain under leftrib
Should i be concerned if I have hardness under belly button incision post gallbladder surgery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.