I had liposuction and a BBL, all of my incisions were closed so I am not draining any of my fluids.

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Is this safe?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I close all my incisions most Dr.'s and they  heal great there is no danger,  it is actually less messy post op continue to wear your garment low and snug to prevent any fluid collection, best of luck.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your question and
congratulations on your recent Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. Every surgeon
will have their own, personal preference on whether to leave the incisions open
with drains, or close the surgical incisions, following a Brazilian Butt Lift.
Many physicians prefer to close the incisions to eliminate messy drainage and
to reduce the chance for infections or complications at the site. It is not a
necessity to have drains, and as long as your recovery seems to be going
smooth, there should be no issues with the closed incisions. Should you have
any further questions or concerns, however, I recommend reaching out to your
operating surgeon for his/her reassurance.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

It is a personal preference of the PS on whether or not to close the lipo access sites I close mine with a very delicate absorbable suture so that it can "break" if the fluid really wants to come out. It is nice if the majority of the fluid comes out early for cosmetic reasons only as you will look thinner sooner but long term the result will be the same. I will use diuretics once the patient stabilizes to get rid of this extra fluid if it doesn't come out on its own.

George Lefkovits, MD · Answer

A main advantage of closing the incisions is having no post-op drainage and thereby being much less messy. I close the incisions as do many, if not, most plastic surgeons. Good luck with your healing!

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

I close all of my incisions so there is no danger.  There is also no cleanup.Good luck with your healing.Dr T

I had liposuction and a BBL, all of my incisions were closed so I am not draining any of my fluids.

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I had liposuction and a BBL, all of my incisions were closed so I am not draining any of my fluids.

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Answer: I had liposuction and a BBL, all of my incisions were closed so I am not draining any of my fluids.

Answer: I had liposuction and a BBL, all of my incisions were closed so I am not draining any of my fluids.

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Answer: BBL and drainage

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