I’ve seen some drs perform drainless tt and others that say you’d have to drain it out later with a needle anyway so may as well place the drains. Are all patients candidates for drainless tt? And if u are a candidate is that a personal choice to have it drainless or the doctors choice?
September 8, 2021
Answer: Is everyone a candidate for drainless tummy tuck? Everyone who is a candidate for a tummy tuck is a candidate for a drainless tummy tuck. However, not every surgeon has been trained in how to perform it or don't feel comfortable performing it and continue to use drains because that has worked for them for years. Numerous studies have shown a decrease risk of fluid collections (seroma) when performing one type of drainless tummy tuck regardless of wieght. I prefer the progressive tension suture (PTS) technique for this reason. However, some surgeons will use TissueGlue in order to not use the sutures, however liposuction will increase the risk of seroma when the glue is used which is not the case with the PTS technique. Regards,
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September 8, 2021
Answer: Is everyone a candidate for drainless tummy tuck? Everyone who is a candidate for a tummy tuck is a candidate for a drainless tummy tuck. However, not every surgeon has been trained in how to perform it or don't feel comfortable performing it and continue to use drains because that has worked for them for years. Numerous studies have shown a decrease risk of fluid collections (seroma) when performing one type of drainless tummy tuck regardless of wieght. I prefer the progressive tension suture (PTS) technique for this reason. However, some surgeons will use TissueGlue in order to not use the sutures, however liposuction will increase the risk of seroma when the glue is used which is not the case with the PTS technique. Regards,
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Are all patients candidates for a drainless tummy tuck? I think it depends on the patient. Most patients with normal body weight tend to be good candidates. Larger patients tend to form seromas more easily and may require drainage.With progressive tension suturing, which quilts the abdominal wall down, there is less fluid produced in all patients, regardless of a drain.
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Are all patients candidates for a drainless tummy tuck? I think it depends on the patient. Most patients with normal body weight tend to be good candidates. Larger patients tend to form seromas more easily and may require drainage.With progressive tension suturing, which quilts the abdominal wall down, there is less fluid produced in all patients, regardless of a drain.
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