Drain Fell out 3 Days Post TT w/ Lipo, Should I Worry?

December 11, 2011
Asked By:alison1 in Rancho Mirage, CA

3 days post op from TT with lipo, feel pretty good* and I am limiting my pain meds. Then whoppsee one of drains fell out. Yes the drains were draining good. Am I in trouble? 2nd drain has continued to drain well.

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Answer: If you have 2 drains you should be ok but.....

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