Still draining serous fluid from incision week 11. (photo)

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I developed a small hematoma 2 weeks my ventral hernia repair, MR, tummy tuck, no lipo. was manually expressed. Continue to drain serous fluid ever since from 2 spots in incision. At 2 week, 4 week, and 8 week, ps said it will stop @ 8 weeks. Going on 12. It's usually just a pin head spot on dressing of yellow, last night blood.Also today the one spot that's been closed for 3 weeks is draining yellow fluid again! I'm So over this! Is this normal?? He keeps saying he's not worried but I am

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

There is a tendency for such delayed healing in combination surgery like hernia repair and tummy tuck.  This is not unusual..annoying to have to deal with yes...unusual no.  Hang in there and keep close touch with your plastic surgeon.  This will heal.Good luck.Dr Vasisht

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your continued draining. I would voice your concerns to your surgeon to have a thorough in-person examination performed.  After an appropriate diagnosis is made - such as a retained fluid collection or suture related issue - treatment to finally heal your wounds can be pursued.

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.I am sorry to hear about your prolonged drainage. If your surgeon doesn’t seem concerned about it then I would try not to worry about it either. I know it may seem like an inconvenience, but as long as the drainage amount is getting better over time and not worse then it’s just your body’s recovery process, some people heal quicker than others. If the drainage gets worse or you develop signs of an infection such as greenish/yellowish puss, foul odor, fever or skin is hot to touch, then I would contact your surgeon immediately for a physical examination and culture of the fluid to test for bacteria present and get you on medication to treat it.Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

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