Discharge After Tummy Tuck an Infection?

May 14, 2009
Asked By:MayraC in Union City NJ 07087

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!

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February 25, 2019

Answer: See your physician for yellow drainage from tummy tuck wound

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 25, 2019

Answer: See your physician for yellow drainage from tummy tuck wound

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Answer: Is Discharge After a Tummy Tuck a Sign of Infection?

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February 4, 2016

Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck an Infection

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2016

Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck an Infection

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 31, 2015

Answer: Drainage is normal, but talk to your surgeon too.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 31, 2015

Answer: Drainage is normal, but talk to your surgeon too.

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December 19, 2014

Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 19, 2014

Answer: Discharge After Tummy Tuck

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