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Fluid Still Coming out After Drains Were Removed Post-tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by 2792anon in CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: drainage

I had a tuummy tuck on the 30th of june. My doctor took out my JP drain after 9 days. my other site did not close right away and now it oozing with fluid--- like redish in color, no odor and when i try to squeeze my stomach that side, more fluids coming out!i need some advice pls

3 answers to Fluid Still Coming out After Drains Were Removed Post-tummy Tuck

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Fluid Drainage after Drain Removal after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. It is not unusual to have continued drainage for a few days after drain removal. If this drainage continues past that point or if you develop abdominal wall swelling you should see your plastic surgeon ASAP. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Persistent drainage after a tummy tuck,

I general, if the fluid is relatively clear without odor or pus and there is no associated spreading wound redness or fever, I would not be overly concerned. Keep your surgeon informed. Drainage that persists beyond 4-6 weeks may require treatment.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Persistent Drainage after Tummy tuck drain Removal

I'm sure you heard this before but everyone heals at their own rate. It sounds like your drains make have been taken out before the body has completed over-producing the inflammation based fluid drains are meant to collect. As long as the skin has not fully re-attached to the underlying muscle such fluid production will continue but will rapidly decrease as more attachment takes place. For this reason, you may want to use gentle compression (without risking the blood flow in the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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