These used to be performed exclusively in the hospital but currently the vast majority are performed outside of a hospital setting as an outpatient technique. The hospital may be indicated for more seriously ill individuals or those who require multiple surgeries at the same time or have...
A Brazilian tummy tuck is an increasingly popular type of tummy tuck that uses liposuction as well as the traditional elliptical excision of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. By using liposuction to sculpt the abdominal wall and flanks, a slimmer waist can be created without the usual...
In my practice we remove the drains between 5 and 7 days after surgery. If there is excessive fluid still draining after that time, one needs to examine the cause. Keeping the drains in at this point will probably not treat the cause, and might act as a conduit for bacteria to enter the body. If...
