The liquid on my drain is dark green 7 days tummy tuck post op, is this normal? (photo)

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I had a tummy tuck done a week ago, one drain was placed and I was done to 25ML a day of a light yellow liquid. I just emptied 10 ML in the last 12 hrs of a dark green liquid. Is that normal?

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

Dark green liquid in a drain after tummy tuck surgery is not normal.
It is important that you be evaluated in person.  The best person to evaluate  you for this problem is your Plastic Surgeon.  If your Plastic Surgeon is not available, please check in with the team that covers your Plastic Surgeon when they are not available, or see your family physician or the emergency department.
All the best,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Guillermo Lorenzo, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for the question.After a normal procedure is the exit of liquid in some case bloody zero and then becomes yellowish. The green color is not the usual, it would be good to consult with your doctor and if it is necessary to make culture for bacteria and fungi. The important thing is not to have fever, or redness of the area, or pain. All that has a solution, but you must be accompanied by you' re  treating doctor.I hope it helps you a lot, thank you.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
  
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
  
I recommend you to get in touch with your plastic surgeon right away (whatsapp, email, phone, instagram) The green drainage fluid is not usual, it is important that your PS evaluates the drainage in order to prevent any complication. Most of the time if you treat an infection right away everything is solved with antibiotics.Hope this is helpful.-Good luck :)

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The yellow drainage was normal.  The dark green drainage is not usual.  It is important that she contact your plastic surgeon who should culture the liquid to rule out infection.  It is important to contact your surgeon soon to make certain the are not developing an infection or other problem.

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