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Draining Bright Yellow Fluid 5 Days After Liposuction?

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I had ultrasonic liposuction done of my waist and hips (love handles). He removed 1 liter of material, with three incisions made on each side. The incisions in front and on my sides stopped draining and closed up by 48 hours, but the incisions on my back are still draining quite a bit! I have to change my dressing every couple of hours. It is bright yellow with a little red in the middle usually. I asked my PS today at my post op visit, but he didnt look or seem concerend. Is this normal?

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