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I just had a lapascropi done and it's a little white in my belly button what does that means?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Tricky.: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. So, white could be pus or it could be scar or a small amount of dried material from draining from the laparoscope (normal).

Answered 9/16/2017

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A member asked:

I just had a lapascropi done and it's a little white in my belly button what does that means?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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