6 weeks post op and my incision is leaking, do I need to see my doctor right away? (Photos)

February 18, 2017
Asked By:jayneebejahne in Utah, UT

I am 6 weeks post op from a tummy tuck. I have this area that is red and irritated. My surgeon is on vacation and has a PA filling in for him. I saw her yesterday and she told me to put vitamin e on it. Today it started oozing fluid. I have an appt to see her again on Tuesday. Am I ok to wait that long?

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