On Feb. 2, I had neck lipo/chin implant performed, with a pretty prominent incision/suture line afterwards. The dissolving sutures have fallen out, but there was 1 residual scab in the center of the scar. About 5 days ago some oozing of yellow/pink translucent fluid droplets began adjacent to scab. 2 days ago the scab washed off, releasing lots of fluid and leaving a deep pit that has been growing, w/ continued weeping. I started keflex yesterday, but am worried the implant must be removed?
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Dr. Paul E. Kelly, MD
Dr. Paul E. Kelly, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Michel Siegel, MD
Dr. Michel Siegel, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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