Could my Uterus Be Damaged During Abdominoplasty with Lyposuction?

January 19, 2011
Asked By:Sacramento4862 in Sacramento, CA

I had abdominoplasty 9 days ago. Two of the three drains are draining dark red watery fluid. It looks a lot like blood to me. I also have started my period today - 9 days after surgery, which is not supposed to come for another two weeks. Could my internal organs be damaged during abdominoplasty with lyposuction? Could my uterus be punctured which is causing it to bleed? The doctor saw the drains today and said it is old blood that accumulated during surgery and is now draining out.

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January 30, 2011

Answer: Uterus could but is not likelly damaged during tummy tuck with liposuction

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