I had liposuction done 8 weeks ago and have had pus draining from one of the cannula entrance sites. I saw my surgeon and he is treating it with antibiotics and I am packing it daily with iodoform gauze. The pus is no longer present but the tiny opening is still deep into my belly. The area is located just above my pubic hairline. Something has been said about a tract? Will this close up over time or require surgery?
September 24, 2012
Answer: Infection after liposuction
Infection after liposuction is extremely rare, but does occur. Most are easily treated with antibiotics. If the drainage continues there may be an opening or a tract that remains.. As long as the skin opening remains open by packing, the tract should slowly close by itself. Continue checkup with your surgeon to make sure the tract is closing properly.
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September 24, 2012
Answer: Infection after liposuction
Infection after liposuction is extremely rare, but does occur. Most are easily treated with antibiotics. If the drainage continues there may be an opening or a tract that remains.. As long as the skin opening remains open by packing, the tract should slowly close by itself. Continue checkup with your surgeon to make sure the tract is closing properly.
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September 30, 2012
Answer: Infection after liposuctiion
Infections following liposuction are very rare. If you have continued drainage, fevers And redness spreading away from the incision site, you should be seen as soon as possible. Antibiotics should help this resolve, but you may need more aggressive intervention. Make sure your surgeon is aware of your situation and is addressing it.
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September 30, 2012
Answer: Infection after liposuctiion
Infections following liposuction are very rare. If you have continued drainage, fevers And redness spreading away from the incision site, you should be seen as soon as possible. Antibiotics should help this resolve, but you may need more aggressive intervention. Make sure your surgeon is aware of your situation and is addressing it.
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