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I had an lower body lift . my surgeon took out drains 5 days after my surgery and now there is secretion of fluid from my wound , what should i do ?
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Call the Surgeon: If there is any concern, seek the opinion of the doctor who performed your procedure. You may be able to get a full explanation over the phone.
Answered 5/28/2017
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