I had a hematoma the size of a football on my hip. 10 days ago my surgeon drained it using a liposuction device. My wound from the drainage is totally healed but the JP drain tube is still outputting 50 ccs of fluid per day. It is the same amount since the day after surgery.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Why is my JP drain output still the same, not decreasing at all, 10 days post op?
I would opt for nonsurgical tightening with Morpheus, Yag laser, Venus Viva RF, and Ultherapy first and then consider a longterm solution with buccal fat removal.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
Hello. Sorry to know about your injury. It is not possible to comment without examining you. It would be advisable to see your surgeon to ensure everything is ok.
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