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Drain Holes after Liposuction Not Closing?

nyguy1Dec 8, 2016
Hello, I had liposuction of abdomen, flanks and abdomial ethcing combined with skin excision on 21st of November. I had abdomial drains for 2 weeks and on 4th of December, the drains were removed. 8th of December and they are still not closed and draining 1- Is this normal and how long should I wait for these holes to be closed?When should I be worried? 2 - I am afraid of getting infected because these holes are not closed. What should I do in order to avoid infection? Anti-bacterial gauze pads?

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