Should I worry about a bleeding tummy tuck incision?

Question

Had my Tummy Tuck Stiches Removed Yesterday,today I Have a Couple of Blood Stain from the Incision Should I Be Concerned? I have had no pain at all since my surgery i had a tummy tuck with lipo on lower back 2 weeks ago, today i did walk my son to school and climbed the stairs a couple of times no heavy lifting or anything,everything has gone smoothly until today i saw those 2 little blood stains should i be concerned and go to my Dr ASAP??

Eric Pugash, MD · Answer

I always feel a bit badly when a patient tells me they went online to deal with a concern.

	A good surgeon is happy to provide followup care and reassurance to his or her patients.

	A good surgeon also communicates that this is part of the deal.

	Don't feel that you are bothering your surgeon - he or she wants to make sure you're doing well and will be happy to answer concerns and see you whenever needed.

	Finally, it is entirely normal to have a spot or two of blood from your abdominoplasty incision at this stage in your healing, especially if you have just had your sutures removed.

David A. Bottger, MD · Answer

A small amount of blood stains on your dressings immediately after suture removal is not unexpected and should not be a cause for significant concern unless you are experiencing a change in the abdominal appearance which would suggest bleeding under your flap. Always best to run it by your surgeon.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are just having spotting from the small areas of the incision line, this is likely normal.  If you have a constant stream of bright red blood, then you should seeing evaluation by your plastic surgeon.  Do you still have a drain in place from your procedure?  If you post some pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice.

	 

	Good Luck

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

You should address this with your surgeon-bleeding is not uncommon

	but please talk to him

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Spotting after suture removal is not uncommon, but your surgeon should be there for you and a call in, can help reassure you. The basics of incision care are keeping the area clean with a light cover if needed. Soap and water should be OK, and check in with the office.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

Should I worry about a bleeding tummy tuck incision?

Answers (6)

Answer: Tummy Tuck

Answer: Tummy Tuck

Answer: Tummy tuck bleeding after suture removal

Answer: Tummy tuck bleeding after suture removal

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Should I worry about a bleeding tummy tuck incision?

Answers (6)

Answer: Tummy Tuck

Answer: Tummy Tuck

Answer: Tummy tuck bleeding after suture removal

Answer: Tummy tuck bleeding after suture removal

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.