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Drain Hole Not Closing, Very Painful. What To Do? (photo)

I am 3.5 weeks post op. My left drain hole has not closed up. Last week it started very painful and leaking fluid, went to the PS on Tuesday and he...

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My Incision is Opening at 19 Days Post Operation with White Pus and Now White Cream Cheese Look Inside the Wound? (photo)

It started at PO day 17 with a little white stringy pus coming out and now two days later it is a white cream cheese looking substance in the incision...

10 doctor answers

Is It Common For the Incision To Open And Drain After An Abdominoplasty?

Is It Common For the Incision To Open And Drain After An Abdominoplasty?

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Open Wound After Tummy Tuck. Does This Happen Often?

I had Tummy tuck & lipo 5 weeks ago About a week ago my middle section incision opened up and I’m now during dressing changes a few times a...

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Will my Belly Button Open Up? 5 Weeks 4 Days Post Tummy Tuck. (photo)

I attached a picture of my belly button, I was just wondering if my belly button will ever open up and look natural again? And if it will when should...

2 doctor answers

10 Wks Post Op Extended Tummy Tuck Incision Still Opened?

I am 10 wks post op and my incision right above my pubic area is still opened. Dr. Said it will heal up within two-three weeks, it's been two weeks...

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Daughter Had Tummy Tuck 16 Days Ago: Open Wound Now About 8 by 6 Inches

Went to er last night and was admitted what went wrong?

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Can I Exercise Although I Still Have an Opening From TT Incision?

I had a tummy Tuck because of my mastectomy . I have had some complications and i have an opening in my stomack right where the stiches used to be....

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Almost 3 Months After Surgery- Fell and Stitches Opened?

I did not think that was even possible! i feel and the stitches on my left side split open - on the stitch line - like they never joined.. i also had...

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