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Is It Normal to Have Pain After JP Drain Removal S/p Tummy Tuck?

Raquel In PhoenixAug 31, 2012
I had my drain removed 15 days after my tummy tuck. Since that time I have been experiencing intermittent "pulling" pain at the drain site. Is this normal?

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