Is leaking around drain insertion site something to worry about? 3 days post-op.

August 27, 2017
Asked By:Lynds1990 in Columbus, OH

I had a tummy tuck with liposuction on Friday and currently have two drains with one being in the incision itself. I was told to strip the drains in case something was blocking it and I have been doing that. No matter what I do, it still leaks around and out and makes a bit of a mess. The other one hasn't given any problems. Is this something I should be concerned about?

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August 29, 2017

Answer: Drains

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Answer: Leakage after abdominoplasty and liposuction

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August 29, 2017

Answer: Leakage after abdominoplasty and liposuction

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August 28, 2017

Answer: Is leaking around drain insertion site something to worry about? 3 days post-op.

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August 28, 2017

Answer: Is leaking around drain insertion site something to worry about? 3 days post-op.

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August 28, 2017

Answer: Drainage Around Drains is Usually Normal

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