Still draining fluid months after Smart Lipo?

I had Smart Lipo in Sept 2008. Now, my right side is hard as a rock and fluids keep coming. I've hade it drained twice and dark black blood came out.  Thet drain stayed in for 48 hrs. Is this normal?

Can you give me some advice on what to do?

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A: This is absolutely NOT normal

Richard P. Rand, MD

You are having a significant complication from the laser assisted Smart lipo.  It is important that you go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (most likely your doctor was not one) and be evaluated to determine what is going on here.  Good luck!

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