How Long After an Infection Does the Drainage Stop After a Tummy Tuck?

6 weeks post op tummy tuck. Currently on anti botic for a mild staff infection Drainage continues (no bulbs) Getting discouraged. Drainage does not seem to let up. Any suggestions. It has been 6 days with new drains. Thank you

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Tummy drainage

If the drainage is definitely from infection then the drainage should cease any day now. If the drainage is from a seroma then this may take two weeks or so to cease. Continue to follow your surgeon's advice. Keep your chin up. Good Luck Dr.ES

Drainage after an infection

Variable to time. It depends upon the type of infection, severity, the treatment, the reaction from the body. On average a few weeks to months. But seek opinions from boarded surgeons in your area. From MIAMI DR. B

Drainage after a tummy tuck

The length and amount of drainage depends on the source and the cause. If it is an infected permanent suture, it may not stop until removed. IF it is due to dead tissue, it will not stop until the tissue has resorbed or been resected. Discuss this with your surgeon. The drainage is not necessarily a bad thing and may indicate that something else requires treatment.