Are these signs of seroma or infection? Should I be worried? (Photo)

December 19, 2017
Asked By:Mrs.M1105 in Portland, OR

I am 19 days post op since mommy makeover with muscles repaired and liposuction to my flanks, today I noticed that some of my surgical tape had redness around it and some blood with some puss. So I removed the tape and cleaned the area with a gauze & neosporin, and put the surgical tape around it again.

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December 21, 2017

Answer: Incision problem

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 21, 2017

Answer: Incision problem

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January 8, 2018

Answer: Signs of seroma?

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January 8, 2018

Answer: Signs of seroma?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 28, 2017

Answer: A seroma or infection?

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 28, 2017

Answer: A seroma or infection?

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 22, 2017

Answer: Are these signs of seroma or infection? Should I be worried?

December 22, 2017

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December 21, 2017

Answer: Post op tummy tuck concerns best addressed by your surgeon

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 21, 2017

Answer: Post op tummy tuck concerns best addressed by your surgeon

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