Hi, I had a complete mommy makeover on 12/8/14. And today as I was draining my pumps one was clogged with like a red long mucous string. I had to pull it out, because it was blocking the drain. Looked like little ski ny worm or snake. Should I be concerned?
December 15, 2014
Answer: Clotting of drains following mommy makeover The formation of blood clots in the drains we place following surgery can sometimes occur. It often looks like a "red long mucous string." The clots can clog the drains and prevents them from working properly- to drain fluid/ blood that can accumulate in the space underneath the skin flaps or pockets/ cavities we create during surgery. When fluid accumulates in significant amounts, this can cause persisting swelling, pain, inhibit healing and can sometimes lead to an infection. If it's a small amount that accumulates, your body can usually absorb it on it's own and no intervention is required. If we are worried about large amounts of fluid left behind we can sometimes manipulate or "milk" the drains to dislodge the clots. I would recommend you notify your surgeon you can properly be evaluated to see if any intervention is required. Best wishes.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Clotting of drains following mommy makeover The formation of blood clots in the drains we place following surgery can sometimes occur. It often looks like a "red long mucous string." The clots can clog the drains and prevents them from working properly- to drain fluid/ blood that can accumulate in the space underneath the skin flaps or pockets/ cavities we create during surgery. When fluid accumulates in significant amounts, this can cause persisting swelling, pain, inhibit healing and can sometimes lead to an infection. If it's a small amount that accumulates, your body can usually absorb it on it's own and no intervention is required. If we are worried about large amounts of fluid left behind we can sometimes manipulate or "milk" the drains to dislodge the clots. I would recommend you notify your surgeon you can properly be evaluated to see if any intervention is required. Best wishes.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Red string in drain Sounds like it was a blood clot, which is common to have in drains. This will happen less as the fluid becomes more clear with time. Contact your plastic surgeons with any post operative concerns as they are the best ones to guide you. Best wishes.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Red string in drain Sounds like it was a blood clot, which is common to have in drains. This will happen less as the fluid becomes more clear with time. Contact your plastic surgeons with any post operative concerns as they are the best ones to guide you. Best wishes.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Normal drainage It is very common to have this in the drains. This is normal as long as the drains are functioning and there have been no other changes in the appearance of the abdomen.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Normal drainage It is very common to have this in the drains. This is normal as long as the drains are functioning and there have been no other changes in the appearance of the abdomen.
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