Is drainage necessary for a BBL?

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I'm going to be undergoing a BBL in just a couple of weeks. A few of my friends have had a BBL and some had drainage plugs and a couple did not. I haven't had the chance to speak to my surgeon on this just yet but I was wondering if they are necessary? To be honest, I don't want them unless they're absolutely necessary. It makes me wonder how to get comfortable with tubes sticking out.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The drainage is very important for the post op recovery, this will remove the fluids that your body retains after surgery.  I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I do not use drains in the BBL. Usually after 2 days there is no drainage in most of my patients. Some plastic surgeons feel that the drains reduce the number of fluid collections; others feel that the drains are a nuisance to patients. Yet other doctors feel that the drains increase the rate of infections. I think there is probably truth in each of these, and there is probably not a right or wrong here.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear OhHotNellie,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. In most cases, drainage is not used after BBL surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I have used and not used drainage systems in liposuction and lipo/BBL surgeries. I am now only using lower tummy 1 drain. But each surgeon or clinic has their own requirements. There are no standards. Understand a drain system costs $25-$35 extra....think about that!

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