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Draining From Bikini Line After Drainage Tube Rejected

NettApr 27, 2011
had a tummy tuck 7wk ago my body rejected the drain tube n the hole closed. last week I started draining again but from the bikini line it opened up I have a hole the size of a button, when will it stop, it's that normal

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Nov 12, 2011
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Dr. H. Michael Roark, MD (retired)
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Answered on Apr 30, 2011
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