Four Weeks Post Tummy Tuck, Draining 60+cc a Day - Is There a Problem?

February 6, 2011
Asked By:Nuance in nj

I am 74 years old in good health, physically very active. Have a stent, take Plavix.

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February 10, 2011

Answer: Excessive drainage after tummy tuck

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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February 10, 2011

Answer: Excessive drainage after tummy tuck

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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February 12, 2011

Answer: One month seroma

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Ricardo A. Meade, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 12, 2011

Answer: One month seroma

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Ricardo A. Meade, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2011

Answer: One more options for persistent abdominal drainage: Sclerose the wound cavity.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2011

Answer: One more options for persistent abdominal drainage: Sclerose the wound cavity.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 10, 2011

Answer: Prolonged drainage after tummy tuck

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George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2011

Answer: Prolonged drainage after tummy tuck

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George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2011

Answer: Tummy tuck drainage issues are troublesome

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Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2011

Answer: Tummy tuck drainage issues are troublesome

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