How long can a tummy tuck drain be in? 2 weeks post op.

April 18, 2018
Asked By:ank in USA

I had lipo+full tummy tuck on April 3/18 On April 12 1 drain was cleared to take out the other 1 was left in place I was told its normal for me to be draining still they asured me its totally fine but i have been watching the fluids coming out and I noticed a pattern i get yellowish then turns to more bloody then back to yellow and the cycle repeats IS THIS NORMAL? FOR HOW LONG CAN IT STAY THERE? I was told 25ml fluids or less within 24hrs ANYBODY'S SECOND OPINION PLEASE!!!!

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