I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my bellybutton started leaking right after the stitches were removed at 1 week, my incision right below my belly button starting leaking dark red and sometimes yellow fluid at exactly 2 weeks post op, causing it to open at the center. I went to see my doctor, he gave prescribed “clyndamicina” and another antibiotic for 10 days. It’s been 1 week after I started the 2 antibiotics, I see little or no improvements. Lab work came “body not responding to antibiotics”
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A wound vac is a negative pressure foam pad placed over a wound or incision, connected to a vacuum of -50-200 mm Hg, and covered by an occlusive adherent membrane. It's purpose is to remove fluid secreted by a wound or incision, decrease swelling, increase blood flow and decrease tension on the...
It is important to contact your plastic surgeon as soon as possible for an in-person evaluation as your symptoms indicate a possible infection. Best wishes.
Karen Singer, M.D., P.A.Harvard GraduateBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonSt. Petersburg, FL
Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. A personal examination is needed to properly address your concerns. Please schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon.
