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I have a lot of drainage coming from open wound. What can be done about this? (Photos)

rhondaprinceNov 30, 2016
Thigh lift 2wks ago. I hv open area on both thighs. The one on left thigh is pretty large and draining really bad. The back of my thighs are hard. I was instructed to wear my compression garment to control swelling but it's completely soiled within 2 to 3 hrs. Any suggestions? Draining beyond my control.

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Dr. R. Scott Yarish, MD
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Dr. Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS
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