My questions is after tummy tuck How long does it take for drains to come out? And about showering how long after a tummy tuck u have to wait?
Answer: Abdominoplasty drains Hello pradomaria85-Drains generally need to stay in until drainage is less than 30cc or so for a day or two. Every surgeon uses a different guideline and you need to ask your surgeon. You can help hasten getting to this endpoint by minimizing fluid intake and not moving your abdomen, if okay with your doctor. To be thorough for all other readers of this explanation, some of us surgeons no longer use drains, because the abdominal tissues can be sutured to the abdominal wall and minimize the need for drains. But drains also work well and they will be out soon!Good luck.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty drains Hello pradomaria85-Drains generally need to stay in until drainage is less than 30cc or so for a day or two. Every surgeon uses a different guideline and you need to ask your surgeon. You can help hasten getting to this endpoint by minimizing fluid intake and not moving your abdomen, if okay with your doctor. To be thorough for all other readers of this explanation, some of us surgeons no longer use drains, because the abdominal tissues can be sutured to the abdominal wall and minimize the need for drains. But drains also work well and they will be out soon!Good luck.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty Every patient has different output so rather than being based on time its based on how much is coming out. Typically less than 20 in 24 hour period is good but every PS is different and also dependent on how much drainage you have. Your PS will likely get them out by 2 weeks.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty Every patient has different output so rather than being based on time its based on how much is coming out. Typically less than 20 in 24 hour period is good but every PS is different and also dependent on how much drainage you have. Your PS will likely get them out by 2 weeks.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Drain removal after tummy tuck? Hello, every surgeon will have different criteria for drain removal. I don't commonly use drains for tummy tuck surgery but when they are used, I usually remove them once the output is less than 40cc per 24 hours, and never leave them longer than 2 weeks. I advise my patients not to shower until all drains have been removed for 24 hours. It is important to obtain this specific advice from your PS since their recommendations may differ.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Drain removal after tummy tuck? Hello, every surgeon will have different criteria for drain removal. I don't commonly use drains for tummy tuck surgery but when they are used, I usually remove them once the output is less than 40cc per 24 hours, and never leave them longer than 2 weeks. I advise my patients not to shower until all drains have been removed for 24 hours. It is important to obtain this specific advice from your PS since their recommendations may differ.
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Drain removal after tummy tuck? Thank you for your questions. Typically I tell my patients that their abdominal drains will be removed between 5-14 days after their procedure. This is dependent on a number of factors - how much (if any) liposuction is performed during the tummy tuck, pre-operative weight, pre-operative fitness, level of activity after procedure, etc. I will pull one drain when the output is less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours and then the second when that drain output has decreased to less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours for 2 days in a row. Again this process usually occurs between days 7-10 after the tummy tuck, but the first drain can come out as early as 5 days post-op and the last drain usually is removed by 14 days after. I allow my patients to shower (with assistance) 2 days after their procedure. - warm (body temperature, NOT HOT) and 3-4 minutes maximum. The best person to answer your questions more specifically is the surgeon who will be performing your procedure. Best wishes!
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Drain removal after tummy tuck? Thank you for your questions. Typically I tell my patients that their abdominal drains will be removed between 5-14 days after their procedure. This is dependent on a number of factors - how much (if any) liposuction is performed during the tummy tuck, pre-operative weight, pre-operative fitness, level of activity after procedure, etc. I will pull one drain when the output is less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours and then the second when that drain output has decreased to less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours for 2 days in a row. Again this process usually occurs between days 7-10 after the tummy tuck, but the first drain can come out as early as 5 days post-op and the last drain usually is removed by 14 days after. I allow my patients to shower (with assistance) 2 days after their procedure. - warm (body temperature, NOT HOT) and 3-4 minutes maximum. The best person to answer your questions more specifically is the surgeon who will be performing your procedure. Best wishes!
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Drains after tummy tuck I usually take out the first drain within the first week. The second one comes out usually within 2 weeks. In certain cases, I will do the surgery without drains.
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Drains after tummy tuck I usually take out the first drain within the first week. The second one comes out usually within 2 weeks. In certain cases, I will do the surgery without drains.
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