I am now two weeks post op after Tummy Tuck and Breast Implants. My drain tubes for tummy tuck have slipped out slightly and one hurts and is slightly inflammed at point of entry. Is this normal? The fluid is the expected color with no odor but I was pushing them back in until today when I was told not to do that. I am worried I might have really screwed up. No fever but I was having Hot/Cold spurts last night. Any suggestions. My doc says not to worry, but he is two hours away and I am worried!
August 19, 2020
Answer: Drains slipping out after tummy tuck
That's right. Don't push the drains back in as this can introduce bacteria into your incision. See your plastic surgeon when his office opens to see if the drains need to be removed. Yes, it is normal for the drains to be uncomfortable at times but if the pain and redness are increasing you need to be seen sooner rather that later. If you get fever and chills/sweats, go to your closest emergency room. Also, if you think you are getting sick, you can call your plastic surgeon's answering service to be connected to the doctor on call. I hope this helps.
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Drains slipping out after tummy tuck
That's right. Don't push the drains back in as this can introduce bacteria into your incision. See your plastic surgeon when his office opens to see if the drains need to be removed. Yes, it is normal for the drains to be uncomfortable at times but if the pain and redness are increasing you need to be seen sooner rather that later. If you get fever and chills/sweats, go to your closest emergency room. Also, if you think you are getting sick, you can call your plastic surgeon's answering service to be connected to the doctor on call. I hope this helps.
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February 8, 2012
Answer: Drain pain after Tummy Tuck
Hi there-
What you are describing sounds within the normal experience of the majority of patients- except for the hot/cold thing... if this worsens and you begin to have a fever, you need to communicate this to your surgeon asap.
Otherwise the only other thing to say is that I agree pushing the drain back into your body is not a good idea.
When in doubt, call your surgeon's office.
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February 8, 2012
Answer: Drain pain after Tummy Tuck
Hi there-
What you are describing sounds within the normal experience of the majority of patients- except for the hot/cold thing... if this worsens and you begin to have a fever, you need to communicate this to your surgeon asap.
Otherwise the only other thing to say is that I agree pushing the drain back into your body is not a good idea.
When in doubt, call your surgeon's office.
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February 8, 2012
Answer: Tummy Tuck Drains
Unfortunately drains can become irritating after a while. You should not push the drains back in so that any potential bacteria on the outside of the drain is not pushed beneath the skin. You are two weeks out so it may be reasonable to have the drains removed if they are not producing a lot of fluid per day. Speak with your PS concerning that issue.
Dr. ES
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February 8, 2012
Answer: Tummy Tuck Drains
Unfortunately drains can become irritating after a while. You should not push the drains back in so that any potential bacteria on the outside of the drain is not pushed beneath the skin. You are two weeks out so it may be reasonable to have the drains removed if they are not producing a lot of fluid per day. Speak with your PS concerning that issue.
Dr. ES
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