Tummy tuck incision is leaking watery with little blood fluids. Is this normal?

Question

Hello RS Dr's, I am a little concerned I had a Mommy Makeover 35 days ago which includes TT with muscle repair, lipo, BL with BA. Last night while getting ready for shower I notice that my TT scar look like I had a boil or blister and it pop. My growing area has gotten softer and some swelling has subsided as well. Should I be concern?

Jeff T. Healy, MD · Answer

It is not normal to have fluid draining from your tummy tuck incision 5 weeks after surgery.  It may simply be a superficial fluid collection (blister) or it could be an indication of a deeper fluid collection (seroma) or even an infection.  You should visit with the surgeon who performed your surgery to be evaluated and determine what is happening in your situation.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, thereA leakage from the  incision may be from a small pocket of fluid collection (seroma) beneath the incision or from a suture abscess. Please visit your plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person.

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