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Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: What to do about oozing after Arm lift?

Two weeks ago, I had Tummy Tuck, Arm Lift, Back Rolls Lift, with over 72 inches of stitches. Everything looks great. Swelling was unnoticeable, no pain, no infection, no odor. I have oozing on my right arm. There are 12 inches of stitches in that area. About 1 1/2 section on each end, there is a steady ooze. I apply a sanitary napkin on my arm every 12 hours. What else can I do to stop it? It's been 2 weeks and I will get my last 3 drains out tomorrow.


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
6 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Have you and why wouldn't you discuss this with your surgeon. She/he would want to know!. They are best equipped to tell you what is really going on.

In individuals with alot of upper extremity edema this can occur for up to 3 weeks and may be normal. However, if it is associated with warmth and tenderness it could be a sign of early wound separation or infection.

To limit edema (swelling) many surgeons advise compression garments. You may wnat  to discuss this with your surgeon as recommendations do vary.

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