Late April I had TT with Lipo of flanks and back. 9 days pst-opt drain bag was removed. 1 week after bag remove incision line opened to release fluid. 5 weeks ps-opt massive infection leaving a 2"1/2 X 1"1/2 gapping wound which was stitched up after 9 days of being open. 5 days stitches in; started leaking. I am now 8 weeks pos-opt & still have fluid issues. I am on 2 different antibiotics & scared that infection will return after stitched removed tomorrow. Is normal? I just want my life back!
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July 16, 2014
Answer: It can be normal to have a wound of this nature re-opened.
If your surgeon attempted to aspirate it and got no fluid, it is most likely swelling. I would continue to follow up with your surgeon. If it swells more, another aspiration can be done.
Thanks for your inquiry. Your question is very good one that only your surgeon can answer because we all have a different technique about drains, tissue glue, and undermining.
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