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Evieontiveros1
3 years ago
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Healing

On june 8th I have gotten lipo and tummy tuck. I told my dr this week that I had puss coming out of the drainage hole. And on the other side I was bleeding from one of my stitches. He looked at my stitches and said it wasn't pus but some other word I cant pronounce. Now I have the same odor on the right side where my stitches were removed. Is that normal or its something I should be on alert?

Procedure: Tummy Tuck
Location: San diego, CA

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Dennis Hurwitz
ASPS Surgeon
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Yes, not normal to have drainage from your closures. Nevertheless, drain site infections are fairly common and need to be taken care of. Your board certified plastic surgeon will know what to do.

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Nelson Castillo

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your healing issues. After 2+ weeks drainage from your incisions is not common and should be managed appropriately. I would continue to voice your concerns to your surgeon to understand what is taking place ( fat necrosis?) and how long it will take to heal. Best wishes.

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