Is my drain after capsulectomy safe to take out?

October 8, 2017
Asked By:swim1977 in Calabasas, CA

Hello, I had a compete capsulectomy with implant replacement (new implant) and Siri mesh used. I had this on 9/28. I still have a drain in and the output is around 30mls a day, it bounces around from 26-34 for the last 5 days. Why is it still draining? Is it safe to take it out? Sometimes the fluid is yellow like olive oil, sometimes it is pink. I'm really tired of having this drain in but I do not want a Seroma or worse. The surgery looks great. Also I hate being on Antbiotics for this long.

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October 13, 2017

Answer: When is a drain removed after capsulectomy?

October 13, 2017

Answer: When is a drain removed after capsulectomy?

October 9, 2017

Answer: Do not touch the drain!

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October 9, 2017

Answer: Do not touch the drain!

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