At how many cc's will drain be removed after tummy tuck? After drain (s) is removed, where will the fluid go?
Answer: When to remove drains after tummy tuck
Many surgeons will use drains after tummy tuck. I think it helps to remove unwanted fluid from collecting beneath the skin. Surgeons have different criteria as to when they should be removed. In general most would remove them once the drainage gets below 30-50 cc per day. It also depends on the extent of surgery and whether or not quilting sutures are used, which can reduce the time need for drains.
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Many surgeons will use drains after tummy tuck. I think it helps to remove unwanted fluid from collecting beneath the skin. Surgeons have different criteria as to when they should be removed. In general most would remove them once the drainage gets below 30-50 cc per day. It also depends on the extent of surgery and whether or not quilting sutures are used, which can reduce the time need for drains.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: After tummy tuck, how many CC's in drain before removal? Thank you for your question. Drains are typically removed when there is less than 30cc in the drain for 24 hours. In most cases, the first drain comes out by day 7 and the second drain by day 14. Note that the drainage may increase after the first couple of days and the patient moves about more. Each Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is different. Best to share the goals with them, and together you will make a plan.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: After tummy tuck, how many CC's in drain before removal? Thank you for your question. Drains are typically removed when there is less than 30cc in the drain for 24 hours. In most cases, the first drain comes out by day 7 and the second drain by day 14. Note that the drainage may increase after the first couple of days and the patient moves about more. Each Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is different. Best to share the goals with them, and together you will make a plan.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Drains After Tummy Tuck Both drains are usually removed within 2 weeks. Occasionally, they need to be left in longer. It really depends on the patient and the surgeon. Your body will naturally process the fluids that are not drained.
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Answer: Drains After Tummy Tuck Both drains are usually removed within 2 weeks. Occasionally, they need to be left in longer. It really depends on the patient and the surgeon. Your body will naturally process the fluids that are not drained.
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May 23, 2015
Answer: Drains and Tummy Tuck
The answer is usually between 25-30 cc over a 24 hour period. Every surgeon is different but this is the usual range.
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Answer: Drains and Tummy Tuck
The answer is usually between 25-30 cc over a 24 hour period. Every surgeon is different but this is the usual range.
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February 20, 2016
Answer: How Long Do Drains Stay In After Tummy Tuck?
Drains are used by many plastic surgeons after tummy tuck surgery. Drain removal will vary from one practice to another; in my practice (generally) I remove a drain when the output is less than 20 mL per drain per day. Again, this will vary from one physician to another.
When the drains are removed, usually the patients' bodies will absorb the serous fluid in the space between the abdominal wall skin and underlying muscle. Sometimes, this natural resorption and does not occur and physician aspiration of the fluid may become necessary.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: How Long Do Drains Stay In After Tummy Tuck?
Drains are used by many plastic surgeons after tummy tuck surgery. Drain removal will vary from one practice to another; in my practice (generally) I remove a drain when the output is less than 20 mL per drain per day. Again, this will vary from one physician to another.
When the drains are removed, usually the patients' bodies will absorb the serous fluid in the space between the abdominal wall skin and underlying muscle. Sometimes, this natural resorption and does not occur and physician aspiration of the fluid may become necessary.
I hope this helps.
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