They took my drain out 6 days ago and the hole closed. Lastnight I came out the shower and it had started to bleed dark watery blood. It's still bleeding now. I don't have anything that looks like a seroma. I'm actually healing well And my incision scar is fine. I'm going to the drs today to get it checked. I'm panicking reading all the stories on here about infections ect.
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Fluid from drain site after mini tummy tuck - see your surgeon
You are still early in your recovery from your mini tummy tuck. It can take several months for you to see your final results. If you do not see improvement of the crease that concerns you you may need to consider revision in the future. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your...
At five weeks post op your incision appears to be healing appropriately. You can expect to see changes with your incision over the next twelve months as healing continues. There is no obvious signs of concern from the submitted photos.
You are still early in your recovery. It can take up to six months for swelling to resolve and up to a year to see your final results. I know it is hard to be patient, but more time is needed. Continue to closely follow the post op instructions from your surgeon and keep her/him aware of any...
