I am 17 day post op but I'm still leaking fluid through my incision, is that normal?

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Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

As long as it is clear serous fluid and you have no signs of infection you should be fine. This is a seroma that is draining to the outside.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

You could have developed a seroma and should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to have some drainage after an abdominoplasty.  There are several possibilities.  An examination would be needed to understand if this is an infection or just serous drainage.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Not normal. This may be a sign of a fluid collection, a suture infection, or a wound infection. A call for an appointment to see your surgeon is in order. All the best.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question.  I suspect you may have a seroma or some delayed healing.  Some fluid leaking is not uncommon in the first few days to a week after surgery.  At 17 days after your tummy tuck fluid leaking should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon to make sure that one of the above issues is not present.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

I am 17 day post op but I'm still leaking fluid through my incision, is that normal?

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