I recently got a tummy tuck. I travel out of new York to get it done. I came back to NY. The surgeon said I can remove the drains myself. I called my PCP to ask her to remove my drains n she said no. So I need to know if its safe for me robremove them myself???
September 16, 2020
Answer: SAVE Can I remove drains myself? I would not suggest that you remove your drains following a TT by your self. Your PS should assess the volume and color of the drainage to be able to determine whether or not they can be removed. If it is not possible to return to your surgeon I would suggest that you see a PS in your area, preferably one that your PS is familiar with.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: SAVE Can I remove drains myself? I would not suggest that you remove your drains following a TT by your self. Your PS should assess the volume and color of the drainage to be able to determine whether or not they can be removed. If it is not possible to return to your surgeon I would suggest that you see a PS in your area, preferably one that your PS is familiar with.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: Removing your drains No! I'm usually not this direct but i would never recommend a patient remove their own drain. This can be uncomfortable and needs to be done as a clean procedure. As already mentioned it needs to be coordinated with your surgeon to ensure your drains are not putting out too much fluid and that they are in fact ready to be removed. Please revisit your plastic surgeon or local plastic surgeon.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: Removing your drains No! I'm usually not this direct but i would never recommend a patient remove their own drain. This can be uncomfortable and needs to be done as a clean procedure. As already mentioned it needs to be coordinated with your surgeon to ensure your drains are not putting out too much fluid and that they are in fact ready to be removed. Please revisit your plastic surgeon or local plastic surgeon.
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