How to decide between drainless vs drains?

August 19, 2022
Asked By:kaybs

I have been going back and forth on one Dr. who does drainless TT's and the other who does not. Both have great results but when asking both about drains vs not drains they both seem to contradict each other. I am torn because drains seem like more work and kind of scary. But I was told you cannot pull as tight if doesn't have drains. How do you decide? Is it this big of a deal that I'm making it out to be?

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September 22, 2023

Answer: Both are effective treatments with small tradeoffs

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Garrett Wegerif, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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September 22, 2023

Answer: Both are effective treatments with small tradeoffs

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Garrett Wegerif, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2025

Answer: Tummy tuck with or without drains

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2025

Answer: Tummy tuck with or without drains

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2024

Answer: No or no drain, that is the question

Rodger Shortt, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2024

Answer: No or no drain, that is the question

Rodger Shortt, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon

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February 9, 2024

Answer: Deciding between a drainless tummy tuck, and a traditional tummy tuck with use of drains

Ramin Behmand, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2024

Answer: Deciding between a drainless tummy tuck, and a traditional tummy tuck with use of drains

Ramin Behmand, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 8, 2023

Answer: Drain debate

Jared Blau, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
December 8, 2023

Answer: Drain debate

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