When Will This Leakage Stop?

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I just got smart Lipo yesterday morning on my upper and lower abdomen, waist and hips. The doctor took 2 &1/2 liters of fat out. I am concerned because I am leaking through my pads, compression garment and my clothes I'm wearing.. I had to sleep on a rubber pad last night because i was leaking so much. Is there anything I can do to reduce the leaking or make it stop? I need to go to work tomorrow!! Please help!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

After having Smart Liposuction or any kind of liposuction, drainage is completely normal. Try not to be alarmed when you see the color of the liquid, it is just the local anesthetic mixed with a little bloody fluid. Drainage will gradually subside during the first 2 - 3 days after surgery.  It is recommended to keep absorbant pads on the the areas that are leaking for as long as you are draining.  By doing that it should help keep your sheets and clothing dry.

Lawrence Osman, MD · Answer

The anesthetic fluid injected during Smartlipo can take several days to drain out.  Drainage is usually heaviest in the first day and usually stops completely by day 3 or 4.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

This is completely normal to drain from the incision site, do not be worried. The drainage should subside within 2 days post procedure.

Robert Kratschmer, MD · Answer

I discuss with my patients that for the first 24-48 hours you will drain fluid from the incision sites, and that often the pads will need to be changed quite often.  I usually suggest for them to sleep on top of towels in order to soak up the fluids during the first night.  I would contact your plastic surgeon if you have persistent drainage after five days.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Post liposuction with laser will have drainage for 24-48 hours in most cases. The drainage should begin to lessen soon and you can wear properly placed pads

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