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Drain Still in and Draining Mostly Blood 14 Days After Tummy Tuck, Should I be Concerned?

I had tummy tuck and breast lift/augment surgery 14 days ago. Recovery has gone great except my drain in abdomen is still putting out 75 cc a day or...

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8 Weeks Post Op from a Tummy Tuck, Could I Possibly Have a Pseudo-bursa? (photo)

Could I have a Pseudo-bursa?At 4 weeks post op,had a seroma, which developed at 2weeks post op.it was drain,when PS drained the Seroma,he drained...

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How Long Will Bleeding Last After Drain Removal After Tummy Tuck?

My drains have been removed after my tummy tuck surgery, but one side is still bleeding. How long will this last?

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Drain Tubes Are Slipping and Hurt at Point of Entry, Is This Normal?

I am now two weeks post op after Tummy Tuck and Breast Implants. My drain tubes for tummy tuck have slipped out slightly and one hurts and is slightly...

11 doctor answers

What Happens when Your Last Drain Comes out Before It is Ready?

I am 18 days post-op and my second and final drain came out over night. I was still draining around 60 to 80cc a day. What should I expect my PS to do?

9 doctor answers

Two Weeks Post OP Tummy Tuck Why Am I Still Draining?

I had a TT 2 weeks ago and I'm having a complication.I still have a drain in! It's draining 50cc in a 24 hr period and it's watery and...

6 doctor answers

Tummy Tuck Drains Removal

I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and June and my surgeon has told me that he will be removing the drains the next day. Everything I read tells me that...

13 doctor answers

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