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Is bleeding around the incisions after surgery normal?

April 26, 2017bleeding incisions normal surgery

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Is bleeding around the incisions after surgery normal?

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It is not unusual to have some mild bleeding through the small incision areas, and the area should be kept dry and covered. Should this happen and you are at home, you should reinforce the dressing with more sterile gauze. However, if bleeding persists, contact the office.