3 days post op Tummy Tuck I have blood tissue clots in my tubes. Is it ok to leave until my next follow up 3 days from now?

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They not blocking just sitting in the blub. I've emptied and recorded my discharge but of course the tissue is to large to take out. Is it ok to just leave it until my next follow up 3 days from now.

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

As long as the the drain is still functioning, a clot in JP drain tube or bulb is safe to ignore. JP drains are most commonly used after a Tummy Tuck, but even for other procedures, as long as fluid id getting past the clot, the drain is working. If there is any doubt, just call you plastic surgeon.

John Silverton, MD, FRCS · Answer

It is quite common to see blood clots in drain tubes and at the same time it is very rare for drain tubes to become blocked. The more important questions are "How much are you draining?" "Is the amount decreasing?" and "What color is it?"

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Yes. Your doctor or staff probably talked to you about stripping the drain tubes. If so usually those little clots come out into the bulb and it is normal.

Gaurav Bharti, MD, FACS · Answer

Its ok to have clots in the bulb as long as the drains are still working.  Make sure to follow up closely with your surgeon.  Good Luck, Gaurav Bharti

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

As long as the drains are functioning properly (that is, draining) there is no need to reschedule your follow up appointment with your surgeon. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery!

3 days post op Tummy Tuck I have blood tissue clots in my tubes. Is it ok to leave until my next follow up 3 days from now?

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3 days post op Tummy Tuck I have blood tissue clots in my tubes. Is it ok to leave until my next follow up 3 days from now?

Answers (6)

Answer: Blood Clots in JP Bulbs

Answer: Blood Clots in JP Bulbs

Answer: Drains

Answer: Drains

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