My PS told me he will not be using drains for my breast reduction, but will be for my TT. What is the outcome with or without? What are the benefits? Thanks in advance for taking your time to reply :)
Answer: Drains for Breast Reduction?
You will find that there is no specific reason why some plastic surgeons use drains for breast reduction procedures and some do not. Having a “personal preference” in our specialty is quite common. What you will find, however is that every plastic surgeon will swear that his/her way is the best way.
In any case, select your plastic surgeon carefully based on consistent safety and quality of work; whether or not drains are used will likely not matter.
Best wishes.
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You will find that there is no specific reason why some plastic surgeons use drains for breast reduction procedures and some do not. Having a “personal preference” in our specialty is quite common. What you will find, however is that every plastic surgeon will swear that his/her way is the best way.
In any case, select your plastic surgeon carefully based on consistent safety and quality of work; whether or not drains are used will likely not matter.
Best wishes.
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Every surgeon is different when it comes to their thoughts about using drains or not using drains during breast surgery. It depends on the procedure and a lot depends on the patient and how everything looks during surgery. If you are making a lot of fluid during surgery, it may be necessary. Drains are common for an Abdominoplasty and usually come out in a couple of weeks, but if there has been extreme weight loss, they may stay in a bit longer. With that said, your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will make the best decision for your specific procedure. Best of luck!
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Every surgeon is different when it comes to their thoughts about using drains or not using drains during breast surgery. It depends on the procedure and a lot depends on the patient and how everything looks during surgery. If you are making a lot of fluid during surgery, it may be necessary. Drains are common for an Abdominoplasty and usually come out in a couple of weeks, but if there has been extreme weight loss, they may stay in a bit longer. With that said, your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will make the best decision for your specific procedure. Best of luck!
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February 3, 2013
Answer: Use of drains with breast reduction
The use of drains should be individualized for each patient. Drains are typically used to remove the fluid accumulation within the potential space created after the procedure, especially when tissue is removed or undermined. They do not prevent hematomas (bleeding/blood clot formation), but may help identify them sooner. Fluid accumulation within a potential space may cause the formation of a capsule and chronic fluid buildup in the area. Stagnant fluid is also a good media for bacteria. This being said, I typically do not place drain for breast reductions, as the above problems are very rare following this procedure. For very large breast reductions, I may consider doing so, however. For TT, there is a disruption of some lymphatic tissue, which may cause increased fluid accumulation and warrant drains. Hope that these answers help! Good luck!
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Answer: Use of drains with breast reduction
The use of drains should be individualized for each patient. Drains are typically used to remove the fluid accumulation within the potential space created after the procedure, especially when tissue is removed or undermined. They do not prevent hematomas (bleeding/blood clot formation), but may help identify them sooner. Fluid accumulation within a potential space may cause the formation of a capsule and chronic fluid buildup in the area. Stagnant fluid is also a good media for bacteria. This being said, I typically do not place drain for breast reductions, as the above problems are very rare following this procedure. For very large breast reductions, I may consider doing so, however. For TT, there is a disruption of some lymphatic tissue, which may cause increased fluid accumulation and warrant drains. Hope that these answers help! Good luck!
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February 1, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction tummy tuck drains
It depends on the tissue and how it responds to surgery. Most of them time they are unnecessary but occasionally I will leave them if the tissues seem "wet." The decision is individualized to each patient. However, I do leave them for all tummy tucks. They help reduce complication risk though when used as deemed necessary.
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Answer: Breast reduction tummy tuck drains
It depends on the tissue and how it responds to surgery. Most of them time they are unnecessary but occasionally I will leave them if the tissues seem "wet." The decision is individualized to each patient. However, I do leave them for all tummy tucks. They help reduce complication risk though when used as deemed necessary.
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February 1, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction drains
I use drains in all my breast reductions because I found that the complication rate when down markedly after I began to do so. The drains aren't a big deal. When there is a lot of surgery, the risk of seroma formation increases and the drains reduce this potential. Although they may not be necessary in small reductions, my breast reduction patients tend not to have small reductions (basically because insurance companies do not pay for them). I do not use drains in mastopexies or lifts. Hope this is helpful. Best of luck.
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Answer: Breast reduction drains
I use drains in all my breast reductions because I found that the complication rate when down markedly after I began to do so. The drains aren't a big deal. When there is a lot of surgery, the risk of seroma formation increases and the drains reduce this potential. Although they may not be necessary in small reductions, my breast reduction patients tend not to have small reductions (basically because insurance companies do not pay for them). I do not use drains in mastopexies or lifts. Hope this is helpful. Best of luck.
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