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Is it normal for my Tummy Tuck to be leaking fluids 5 weeks post op? Should I be worried?

Ms.charles201May 25, 2017
I had a tt 5 wks ago my incision scar looks good and I thought it was healing up well I've gotten 6 lymphatic massages so far. but is it normal for my incision to be leaking pinkish fluid 5 weeks later?? I thought it was sealed already... I don't have much pain in that area just a little swelling and leaking pinkish fluid 5 weeks later?? ... I don't have much pain in that are just a little swelling. 

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