My doctor informed me at my checkup that the color my drains are outputting is not correct and should be lighter. Please tell me what's going on because my family is worried.
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April 30, 2014
Answer: Why are my drains still discharging a dark red blood color instead of getting lighter at 7 days post op TT?
Unfortunately, fluid collections can be common after tummy tuck. The food is just healing fluid that Dave's and helps of the tissues heal. This food is very inefficiently resort by the body. There are various times with this flu flu it cannot be completely absorbed in the body forms a rhine...
It is not common to receive a blood transfusion after a tummy tuck. There is usually not extensive blood loss from this procedure and the need for transfusion is very rare. However, as with any major surgery, there is a risk of the complication of postop bleeding or hematoma. If one has the...
Maan Kattash, MD, FRCS, FACS - Account Suspended says:
It is difficult to give you a good answer without pictures. From what you describe, this could be part of a normal recovery. Some surgeons like to fix or anchor the umbilicus to the fascia at the 12 o'clock position to enhance the appearance. This may create that dimpling, but it subsides with...
