Should I worry about this green/yellow fluid discharge after liposuction? (Photo)

February 9, 2014
Asked By:Yezi8 in Chicago, IL

I received liposuction of the lower/upper abdomen and flanks. I took antibiotics the day before the surgery, the day of, and the day after. I was also given Arnika Forte. 2 days after, I noticed some small green/yellow fluid discharge from my incisions that has a slight odor to it. So far no fever. I called my surgeon and he said it's only serous fluid. Should I worry that it's an infection and not only serous fluid? The thing that concerns me is the slight odor.

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February 9, 2014

Answer: Should I worry about this green/yellow fluid discharge after liposuction?

February 9, 2014

Answer: Should I worry about this green/yellow fluid discharge after liposuction?

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