What is the Drain Free Method for a Mommy Makeover and What Are the Benefits??

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Mommy Makeover without drains

Drain free mommy makeover is the newest way of performing this operation without the inconvenience of having to have drains after surgery. One of the biggest problems after the tummy tuck portion of the mommy makeover is the development of a seroma. A seroma is a collection of fluid which occurs in a tummy tuck because the open area associated with this procedure. To prevent the collection of fluid, called a seroma, drains are left in place after surgery to collect the excess fluid. When... more

Drain free method for Mommy Makeover, (Abdominoplasty). Upside and Downside

The Mommy Makeover usually consists of Breast Lift and/or Augmentation along with an Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck). As with all surgery, different surgeons have different techniques. The non drain tummy tuck consists of using quilting sutures to obliterate dead space as you go. One obliterates dead space so that the patient does not get a seroma. A seroma is a collection of fluid. This is the reason that most surgeons place drains so as to get the serum out... more

Drains are not necessary for tummy tuck

Swelling occurs after any surgery, it is only a clinical problem if it is allowed to accumulate. Sutures can be placed at the time of surgery that will eliminate the space where fluid would accumulate making the drains unnecessary. I have not used a drain tube for a tummy tuck procedure in more than 7 years. Aside from being a painful nuisance, drain tubes can be a source of infection and swelling can accumulate after the drains are removed.

Mommy make over without drains

Seems to be a lot of fuss over this, but we have not used drains for tummy tuck and mommy make over for many years now. None of this is new, and the drains are not needed, really. The benefits are a better recovery and experience. Nothing like tubes sticking out to spoil the transition.

Mommy makeover technique without drains

Mommy makeovers usually involve some sort of abdominal contouring procedure (abdominoplasty). Some techniques make use of "quilting" sutures to obliterate dead space. This technique usually obviates the need for drains, but the quilting sutures can cause abdominal skin tethering which might interfere with normal contours. So: pros and cons of drain vs. no drain technique depend really on the surgeon's experience. Drains are more common and... more

Drains are not always required

Drains are used for various surgeries to remove fluid from the surgical site or to seal off spaces. It is frequently used in tummy tucks, some breast surgeries, and other cosmetic procedures. There are times when a "mommy makeover" consisting of breast and abdominal surgery does not require drains. The benefit is that without drains, there is no maintenance and subsequent removal of the drains. I hope this helps

No drains on a Mommy Makeover, is there a benefit?

The drain free method for a mommy makeover utilizes stitches to decrease the dead space that is created with surgery. I can see where some people would prefer this as post-op drains are not the most pleasant situation, but I always remove mine a 1 week and feel that the reward is worth the benefit. This includes decreased swelling and bruising. The benefits are obvious, not having a drain, but if fluid does accumulate after surgery then it will need to be drained, that is the downfall. more