I don't think this is normal: I had a Tummy Tuck done 10 days ago and there's some clear discharge. That small hole with the yellow inside scares me. I don't have fever, but I suspect it's an infection. I'm really worried. I have been putting some neosporin in the last two days but it feels like it's getting worse. Please help!
July 31, 2015
Answer: Drainage is normal, but talk to your surgeon too. It’s not unusual for patients to have small areas of incisional breakdown following abdominoplasty. This situation is often accompanied by serous drainage from the wound. This fluid is often straw colored and passes through the areas of breakdown. In most cases these wounds heal without difficulty and the drainage stops.Although there doesn’t appear to be any evidence that this wound is infected this situation can change rapidly. If fluid can get out, bacteria can get in. For this reason it’s important to consult your surgeon as soon as possible. Your surgeon may perform an ultrasound study to rule out the presence of a seroma. In some cases he may elect to start prophylactic antibiotics. By taking this approach more significant complications can be avoided.
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Drainage is normal, but talk to your surgeon too. It’s not unusual for patients to have small areas of incisional breakdown following abdominoplasty. This situation is often accompanied by serous drainage from the wound. This fluid is often straw colored and passes through the areas of breakdown. In most cases these wounds heal without difficulty and the drainage stops.Although there doesn’t appear to be any evidence that this wound is infected this situation can change rapidly. If fluid can get out, bacteria can get in. For this reason it’s important to consult your surgeon as soon as possible. Your surgeon may perform an ultrasound study to rule out the presence of a seroma. In some cases he may elect to start prophylactic antibiotics. By taking this approach more significant complications can be avoided.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck It is common for there to be discharge after your tummy tuck, even 10 days after your surgery. If it's clear or even pinkish it is generally fine. However, you should ask your surgeon about it if you are concerned.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck It is common for there to be discharge after your tummy tuck, even 10 days after your surgery. If it's clear or even pinkish it is generally fine. However, you should ask your surgeon about it if you are concerned.
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