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Are Drains Required After Vaser Lipo?

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Drainage after VASER lipo

Hi! We routinely use suction assisted drainage after VASER lipo. Post VASER the patients usually drain for 24-72 hours, sometimes more, depending upon the extent of the procedure. We leave the suction drains in for over 48-72 hours following the procedure. In my opinion: the patient feels "dry", not "leaky" with wet under garments. Therefore more comfortable. the incidence of seromas (fluid collection) post op has reduced significantly, as opposed to open incisions (which... more

Drains after VASER liposuction

I had not used drains after liposuction for nearly my whole professional career. However, after a presentation by a Mexican colleague, I changed my practice. Liposuction, traditional, PAL or VASER, generates inflammation and fluid. Such swelling lasts for weeks. After trying the drains for the past two years as was recommended to me, I found that my liposuction VASER patients were a LOT more comfortable than before and their swelling lasted considerably less when drains were used. I... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Drains after Vaser liposuction

I don't use drains after VASER liposuction. I used to close the holes where the VASER probes were inserted and would sometimes see fluid collections. For the past several years I have been leaving the probe holes open to drain. There will be drainage for 24-48 hours, then the holes will close. Using this method, I no longer see any fluid collections or any need for drains

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