I am Suppose to push out fluid from ears down through the drain tube holes in back and I cannot get anything to come out ? Is that normal?
Answer: Suction tubes after facelift If you have suction drains massage is not necessary. If your surgeon placed non suction drains such as rubber tubes or Penrose drains then massage can help express excess fluid around the drain site. Based on the limited photos provided you seem to be doing well and likely don't. have a significant amount of fluid or blood to express. See your surgeon to discuss.
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Answer: Suction tubes after facelift If you have suction drains massage is not necessary. If your surgeon placed non suction drains such as rubber tubes or Penrose drains then massage can help express excess fluid around the drain site. Based on the limited photos provided you seem to be doing well and likely don't. have a significant amount of fluid or blood to express. See your surgeon to discuss.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Drainage tubes after facelift Many of us will use a suction drain after a facelift where the neck has also been opened. The drain will help to remove any excess blood and anesthesia fluid that is still there. This usually helps to improve the swelling and bruising. It is removed after 1-3 days.Once the fluid stops draining the tube should be removed. Since there is suction there is no need for you to be doing massage to move more fluid out. It is also very early to be doing any massage or manipulation of the skin.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Drainage tubes after facelift Many of us will use a suction drain after a facelift where the neck has also been opened. The drain will help to remove any excess blood and anesthesia fluid that is still there. This usually helps to improve the swelling and bruising. It is removed after 1-3 days.Once the fluid stops draining the tube should be removed. Since there is suction there is no need for you to be doing massage to move more fluid out. It is also very early to be doing any massage or manipulation of the skin.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Surgeons vary in their recommendations. I also do not see a drain tube. I do not agree with manipulating your face to push drainage out of the face. I do not think that manipulating the lifted face is helpful. You need to let the tissues heal on their own. Small qualities of fluid generally reabsorb on their own. I recommend discussing this with your surgeon.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Surgeons vary in their recommendations. I also do not see a drain tube. I do not agree with manipulating your face to push drainage out of the face. I do not think that manipulating the lifted face is helpful. You need to let the tissues heal on their own. Small qualities of fluid generally reabsorb on their own. I recommend discussing this with your surgeon.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Drainage tubes after facelift Facelift surgery results in small amounts of bleeding under the skin. Surgeons don’t want that fluid accumulating under the skin. So will often place small rubber drainage tubes placed behind the ears after facelifts in order to leave a small opening in the incision to allow any excess fluid to escape into the dressing. So you are correct. Gently squeeze your skin backwards to push any excess fluid out those tubes. Those are typically removed a day or two after surgery. Good luck.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Drainage tubes after facelift Facelift surgery results in small amounts of bleeding under the skin. Surgeons don’t want that fluid accumulating under the skin. So will often place small rubber drainage tubes placed behind the ears after facelifts in order to leave a small opening in the incision to allow any excess fluid to escape into the dressing. So you are correct. Gently squeeze your skin backwards to push any excess fluid out those tubes. Those are typically removed a day or two after surgery. Good luck.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Postoperative Instructions Although there is variance from Surgeon to Surgeon, I do not think that expressing fluid from a wound is part of a patient's responsibilities after surgery. I do not see any drains present, which is a separate issue. Although I would defer your next step to your Surgeon, the photo does not look as if any fluid is present. Secondly, if you are unable to express fluid, there is no need for further attempts.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Postoperative Instructions Although there is variance from Surgeon to Surgeon, I do not think that expressing fluid from a wound is part of a patient's responsibilities after surgery. I do not see any drains present, which is a separate issue. Although I would defer your next step to your Surgeon, the photo does not look as if any fluid is present. Secondly, if you are unable to express fluid, there is no need for further attempts.
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