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How to Manage Bleeding/leakage After BodyTite on Abdomen?

I have just has Bodytite procedure on tummy area and although its early days a bit concerned about bleeding/leakage. What is 'normal' in terms of blood loss/leakage and when should I be concerned?

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Drainage After Liposuction

February 22nd, 2013
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   Drainage for a few days after liposuction is normal, but any concerns of too much drainage or particularly bloody drainage should be addressed with your plastic surgeon.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Web reference: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
February 22nd, 2013

Drainage After Liposuction

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   Drainage for a few days after liposuction is normal, but any concerns of too much drainage or particularly bloody drainage should be addressed with your plastic surgeon.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Leakage can be normal after liposuction, but ask your doctor immediately

October 29th, 2012
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It is normal to leak bloody fluid from the incisions (port sites) after liposuction for a day or 2 (or more) after surgery, but you must see your surgeon to be certain you don't have a complication.

 

Armin Moshyedi, MD

Armin Moshyedi, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
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October 29th, 2012

Leakage can be normal after liposuction, but ask your doctor immediately

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It is normal to leak bloody fluid from the incisions (port sites) after liposuction for a day or 2 (or more) after surgery, but you must see your surgeon to be certain you don't have a complication.

 

Armin Moshyedi, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

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