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How to Stop Tummy Tuck Drainage?
At 4 weeks post abdominoplasty, my drainage is still 60cc/day. What else can be done and what likely outcome am I looking forward to at this...
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Tummy Tuck Without Drainage Vs. with Drains?
Does it make a difference on swelling? I notice that people who have Tummy Tucks without drainage seem to be more swollen than tummy tucks done with....
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What Color Should the Drain Outage Be After Tummy Tuck?
Just had a full tuck with lipo and have 4 drains. Can't remember what color is good or bad for the drainage. Is dark yellow liquid coming from the...
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How Much Fluid Should Be Draining After Tummy Tuck?
I had my tummy tuck yesterday morning. I have not had to empty the drains as often as I imagined I would. From 8:30 - 7pm In both drains was 50mL (day...
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Is Drainless Tummy Tuck a Safe Procedure?
After consulting a board certified plastic surgeon, I was told that some physicians do not do the drainless procedure because it takes additional time...
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Drainage After Tummy Tuck
Why do some doctors choose to insert drains after a tummy tuck and others do not? What are the pros and cons to both?
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Tummy Tuck Without Drainage Tubes
I'm 38yrs.old, 2children 14&12. would tummy tuck harm tubal ligation? Is there a tummy tuck available without drainage tubes?
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How Many Times Should I Expect to have a Seroma Drained Post Tummy Tuck?
I had a Tummy Tuck and ended up with a seroma, how long can it take to go away and how many times might it have to be drained?
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