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How Many Drains Should I Expect with Extended Tummy Tuck Plus Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by 6345anon in Mpls., MN
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Extended TT w/ Lipo (Ab, Waist & Hip Rolls) & Lipo Hip & Cir. Thighs - How Many Drains? I am having the above in Sept. How many drains should I expect to have -- one, two, three? What affect does the amount of drains have on recovery, if any?

5 answers to How Many Drains Should I Expect with Extended Tummy Tuck Plus Lipo?

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Drains with tummy tuck plus lipo

I have a drain which exits the skin in one place but functions as two. However, surgeons vary in their placement of drains with some using none, one, or two.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Drain placement after tummy tuck and liposuction

Every surgeon has their preferences on drain placement, number of drains and how long the drains are left in place.  With the extensive surgery that you are having, your surgeon may choose to place one or more drains.  Some surgeons will drain only the abdominoplasty site, other surgeons place drains for liposuction also.  I typically place one drain for my abdominoplasty which when you are placed in a compression garment, should effectively drain the torso.  The... more
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Drain Tubes may not be needed

I will use one or two drains depending on the nature of the procedure for extensive flap dissections.  In select cases, drains may be eliminated with use of a fibrin glue or an internal quilting technique.
Randy Wong, MD

Honolulu Plastic Surgeon
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Drains to expect with extended tummy tuck plus lipo

I can only answer in a range because I can not see you over the internet. Possible # of drains from 2 to 4 are usually used. But there are always exceptions to the rule. From MIAMI DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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