I had an FDL on 30th Oct. Naval wasn’t receiving enough oxygen and became infected.Metronidazole 500mg x 3 and Co-Amoxiclav 500+125mg x 3 a day. Op to remove naval on 5th Nov. Since been flushing the drain hole with saline,Then packing with iodine soaked swab each day.Worried as when I remove the swab it has grey pus, the hole isn’t getting smaller, been on antibiotics 3 weeks. What’s going to happen when I finish them? Will the hole close itself or more surgery? Grateful for any opinions!
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November 26, 2018
Answer: FDL tummy tuck infection What’s going to happen when I finish the antibiotics? Will the hole close itself or more surgery?
This is a great question but it needs to be answered by your surgeon as opinions may vary. The main reason for stopping the medication prior to surgery was to keep the risk of blood clot formation from elevating. Your surgeon will inform you when it is safe for you to resume.
It is normal to get a little bit of bloody discharge or clear discharge from a liposuction incision. Keep the area clean. You can use gauze pads to collect the fluid which will stop within a day or so. If the drainage is continuous or bright red contact your surgeon for instruction.
Sorry for the problem.Most superficial wounds or spitting stitches heal quickly with the care your surgeon has implemented.If the incision continues to stay red and oozing, then you might want to ask your surgeon to perform a cotton swab culture of the drainage to determine if any bacteria are...