I'm 8 days post op, mini tummy tuck/lipo/breast lift, and a few days ago noticed a gross smell coming from somewhere on my body. I only noticed when I my pants were down like undressing or going to the bathroom. But recently the smell has gotten SO bad I smell it 24/7 now.! It's enough to make you gag. My poor hubby slept on the couch last night it was so bad. I still have my drainage tubes in as well. Help??
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Drains are usually removed based on output. It is unusual to remove the drains at 1 day postop as they are usually kept in place for 7-10 days. Some doctors will place quilting sutures to help the skin flap seal to the abdominal wall faster. I would recommend an...
Such seroma shoud be drained as soon as possible. If ignored they can form a capsule around them and become chronic. In that case they may even require surgical treatment. Of course since seroma fluid is rich in proteins it can get infected by bacteria.
You should call your...
A seroma is a collection of non-bloody fluid that can collect after any surgical procedure. Because of the large area of dissection involved in a tummy tuck, this operation, has a higher risk and therefore most plastic surgeons use drains to decrease the chance of seromas.
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