Am I bleeding after liposuction?

Question

I just got my upper abs, lower abs, hips, and waist done and I'm leaking a lot but when I touched my clothes my hands got covered in blood. I'm a little scared cause they said I would leak fluids but not so much blood. I'm just wondering if this is something I should worry about and what excess bleeding is and If I'm having it. I feel normal, no fever, no lightheadedness or anything. Thanks!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Drainage of Burgundy tumescent fluid is common after liposuction. Blood however is not and should be reported to your surgeon.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

If you are having concerns after your surgery, best to call your surgeon. None of us can advise you properly.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is hard to say what is going on unless I assessed you in person. Please contact your surgeon and see what he/she says and get in to see her to ensure all of your stitches are still in place.

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. From the small incisions where the cannula instruments enters you can have some bleeding in the first 1-2 days after surgery. This should mostly be leak fluids and not pure blood. I think you should contact and see your surgeon as prompt as possible to evaluate. Best of luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Usually it is blood stained fluid, but without seeing you in person it is impossible to say for sure. Best to contact your doctor.

Am I bleeding after liposuction?

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