Is It Ok to Have Bleeding at Drain Entrance Site That Comes Through Pants?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Slight drainage around drain site after tummy tuck is not particularly worrisome as long as it is relatively clear and scant.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Some oozing at the drain site can be normal. Major bleeding is not normal. It's always a good idea to discuss this with your PS. Best of luck - Aldo Guerra, MD.

Stewart Wang, MD, FACS · Answer

It's quite common to experience minor bloody drainage around drain site although continuous bleeding is abnormal and needs immediate attention. It's always easier to just call and see your surgeon about this. You wil have the peace of mind that this is minor issue and continue with your recovery.

	 

	Best Wishes,

	Stewart Wang, MD FACS, Wang Plastic Surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck operation. Although your plastic surgeon is your best resource, it is not unusual for patients (generally speaking) to have a small/moderate amount of drainage from around drain sites.

	 Again, best to follow-up with your plastic surgeon to ensure adequate functioning of the drains and  to ensure that you are doing well overall.

	 Best wishes.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not uncommon to have some scant drainage through the drain sites. This should slow down significantly with time

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