Is there a reason this is happening? I called one office and asked if that doctor performed them and they went as far as to tell me anyone who does this technique is not board certified and then went on to say that their surgeon was the best in the area and tried to back me into a corner and schedule a consult right away with them instead. To me this screams red flags, but several offices I've called have kind of reacted in the same way?
Answer: Why is a drainless tummy tuck better than ones with drains? I am so sorry that your are made to feel that way. Most surgeons do not perform drainless tummy tucks because of fear of seromas and or lack of experience. Not every doctor does everything. I would agree that an office that belittles you is a red flag. I know that we dont offer everything that exists. So when a patients call, we let them know that what they are asking for is not offered but sometimes we offer something similar. People having been getting great results with drains for a long time. Now its just a little bit better without drains since less of a chance of infection, less chances of fluid collection and a better scar in my opinion. It seems that you may need to travel to find a plastic surgeon who performs a drainless tummy tuck. Remember that there are three types, those done with glu or with suture or both. Hope this helps. All the best,Carlos Mata MD. MBA, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Why is a drainless tummy tuck better than ones with drains? I am so sorry that your are made to feel that way. Most surgeons do not perform drainless tummy tucks because of fear of seromas and or lack of experience. Not every doctor does everything. I would agree that an office that belittles you is a red flag. I know that we dont offer everything that exists. So when a patients call, we let them know that what they are asking for is not offered but sometimes we offer something similar. People having been getting great results with drains for a long time. Now its just a little bit better without drains since less of a chance of infection, less chances of fluid collection and a better scar in my opinion. It seems that you may need to travel to find a plastic surgeon who performs a drainless tummy tuck. Remember that there are three types, those done with glu or with suture or both. Hope this helps. All the best,Carlos Mata MD. MBA, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck are Here to Stay, but some PS's resist a Great Innovation! Drainless tummy tuck is a huge improvement over drained tummy tuck, but there is a learning curve. Some PS's are resistant to change, so they try to coerce the patient into their old comfort zone and (perhaps their office staff, or PS) come forth with illogical arguments.
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Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck are Here to Stay, but some PS's resist a Great Innovation! Drainless tummy tuck is a huge improvement over drained tummy tuck, but there is a learning curve. Some PS's are resistant to change, so they try to coerce the patient into their old comfort zone and (perhaps their office staff, or PS) come forth with illogical arguments.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Drainless tummy tucks I've been board certified for the past 10 years and have performed countless drainless tummy tucks. If any surgeon belittles you, RUN AWAY. A surgeon and patient must have excellent rapport.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Drainless tummy tucks I've been board certified for the past 10 years and have performed countless drainless tummy tucks. If any surgeon belittles you, RUN AWAY. A surgeon and patient must have excellent rapport.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck without Drains Thank you for your question regarding drainless tummy tuck. The office that you spoke with was incorrect. Many advanced, board certified plastic surgeons have been performing tummy tuck without drains for many years. It is not an experimental procedure. In my practice, all tummy tucks are performed without drains and it typically offers faster healing, fewer seromas and more convenience for the patient. Unfortunately, some plastic surgeons get locked into certain techniques and are not open to newer or more advanced procedures or devices. I hope this helps.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck without Drains Thank you for your question regarding drainless tummy tuck. The office that you spoke with was incorrect. Many advanced, board certified plastic surgeons have been performing tummy tuck without drains for many years. It is not an experimental procedure. In my practice, all tummy tucks are performed without drains and it typically offers faster healing, fewer seromas and more convenience for the patient. Unfortunately, some plastic surgeons get locked into certain techniques and are not open to newer or more advanced procedures or devices. I hope this helps.
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April 2, 2018
Answer: Drain I think it is safe to say that at this point in time, any resistance that you get when inquiring about drainless tummy tuck surgery should raise some concerns for you. It is no longer an experimental procedure, but rather quickly becoming the standard of care. It does not mean that surgeons that are still using drains are not good surgeons and can not deliver a wonderful result for you, but those surgeons that are skilled in performing a drainless procedure are more on the cutting edge of things, in my opinion. In the end though, you should choose a surgeon with whom you are comfortable and confident for your surgery. Don't choose a surgeon just because they use drains or not with their abdominoplasties, but rather one that has great before and after results, is comfortable to communicate with, and ideally one with good reviews.
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April 2, 2018
Answer: Drain I think it is safe to say that at this point in time, any resistance that you get when inquiring about drainless tummy tuck surgery should raise some concerns for you. It is no longer an experimental procedure, but rather quickly becoming the standard of care. It does not mean that surgeons that are still using drains are not good surgeons and can not deliver a wonderful result for you, but those surgeons that are skilled in performing a drainless procedure are more on the cutting edge of things, in my opinion. In the end though, you should choose a surgeon with whom you are comfortable and confident for your surgery. Don't choose a surgeon just because they use drains or not with their abdominoplasties, but rather one that has great before and after results, is comfortable to communicate with, and ideally one with good reviews.
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