After being in for 3 weeks my drain was finally removed today (Started with 2 drains; 1 fell out on day 3), but my fluid output was still 40-60ml/day, all very dark maroon fluid since day 5 post-op. The nurse today actually *refused* to tell me what complications may occur or what to look out for. She just said to call if anything seemed unusual. This whole thing has been unusual. I don't go usually around getting TTs. Guidance? Steps I can take to minimize whatever complications may occur?
Answer: Post tummy tuck problems The most common complication to follow early drainage tube removal is a seroma. Try to refrain from over exertion. Hematima can also occur.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post Tummy Tuck? The possible complications removing drains would be a collection of fluid under the skin or infection at the drain site. The latter is quite rare. If fluid does accumulate, it could be removed with a small needle and syringe in your doctor's office. Sometimes, several of these 'aspirations' are required over several weeks.I tell my patients once the drains are removed to wear their compressive garment or girdle 24/7 and avoid as much as possible excessive twisting or bending at the waist. I see my patients a week later. If there is no fluid collection, then i allow them to start moving more and be more active.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post Tummy Tuck? The possible complications removing drains would be a collection of fluid under the skin or infection at the drain site. The latter is quite rare. If fluid does accumulate, it could be removed with a small needle and syringe in your doctor's office. Sometimes, several of these 'aspirations' are required over several weeks.I tell my patients once the drains are removed to wear their compressive garment or girdle 24/7 and avoid as much as possible excessive twisting or bending at the waist. I see my patients a week later. If there is no fluid collection, then i allow them to start moving more and be more active.
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post Tummy Tuck? Dear apricoticaThe most common issue arising after delayed drain removal is a seroma. This often appens if extensive liposuction was performed at the time of the tummy tuck. At this point, if you were my patient, I would recommend wearing a support compression garment, limiting salt intake and avoiding aspirin. The way a seroma will present is often as a bulge that is soft and mobile, sometimes you can see a wave of fluid as you push on it. Follow your surgeons instructions. Hopefully you are on your way to fast and uneventful recovery!!
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Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post Tummy Tuck? Dear apricoticaThe most common issue arising after delayed drain removal is a seroma. This often appens if extensive liposuction was performed at the time of the tummy tuck. At this point, if you were my patient, I would recommend wearing a support compression garment, limiting salt intake and avoiding aspirin. The way a seroma will present is often as a bulge that is soft and mobile, sometimes you can see a wave of fluid as you push on it. Follow your surgeons instructions. Hopefully you are on your way to fast and uneventful recovery!!
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post-tummy tuck? Normally drain removal is uneventful. Sometimes when there is still moderate drainage coming from the tube at the time of removal fluid can reaccumulate and require aspiration after the tube is removed. You would know if fluid reaccumulated by noticing a wave of fluid under the skin just above the incision. Sometimes necessary to aspirate this fluid several times over the course of a week or 2. Normally however it eventually stops.For a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring
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Answer: Complications to look out for following drain removal post-tummy tuck? Normally drain removal is uneventful. Sometimes when there is still moderate drainage coming from the tube at the time of removal fluid can reaccumulate and require aspiration after the tube is removed. You would know if fluid reaccumulated by noticing a wave of fluid under the skin just above the incision. Sometimes necessary to aspirate this fluid several times over the course of a week or 2. Normally however it eventually stops.For a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Fluid collections is the number one complication So increased swelling that is above the incision with a fluid wave when lying down. This can mean that there is undrained fluid. Usually this is straight forward and requires aspiration in an area that is numb. Infection can occur but is more rare and is usually at the 2 week period.
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Answer: Fluid collections is the number one complication So increased swelling that is above the incision with a fluid wave when lying down. This can mean that there is undrained fluid. Usually this is straight forward and requires aspiration in an area that is numb. Infection can occur but is more rare and is usually at the 2 week period.
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