Hi, I would like to know why some surgeons use drains in breast augmentation while others don´t. Can they cause an infection? Is it better to use them or not? Thank you
Answer: Drains are not routine in breast augmentation
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Answer: Drains are not routine in breast augmentation
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Answer: I Use Them in Revision Breast Augmentation, Not Primary Thank you for your question. In primary breast augmentation (i.e. a first time breast augmentation), drains are not typically used. If I am performing a secondary (or revision) breast augmentation involving the removal or modification of a capsule, I will often place drains to help prevent the development of seroma around the implant from the raw surface due to the capsule work.
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Answer: I Use Them in Revision Breast Augmentation, Not Primary Thank you for your question. In primary breast augmentation (i.e. a first time breast augmentation), drains are not typically used. If I am performing a secondary (or revision) breast augmentation involving the removal or modification of a capsule, I will often place drains to help prevent the development of seroma around the implant from the raw surface due to the capsule work.
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Could be anticipating seroma... The vast majority of plastic surgeons don’t use drains when
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Could be anticipating seroma... The vast majority of plastic surgeons don’t use drains when
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August 1, 2015
Answer: Why are drains used in breast augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! Use of drains is typically surgeon preference. The reason for its use would be to remove the fluid from the breast pocket in the initial postoperative period. Stagnant fluid can certainly induce bacterial colonization, however, your body typically absorbs such fluid readily. Most surgeons after a primary breast augmentation, including myself, do not use drains. But, again, it is surgeon preference. Discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure. Best wishes!
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August 1, 2015
Answer: Why are drains used in breast augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! Use of drains is typically surgeon preference. The reason for its use would be to remove the fluid from the breast pocket in the initial postoperative period. Stagnant fluid can certainly induce bacterial colonization, however, your body typically absorbs such fluid readily. Most surgeons after a primary breast augmentation, including myself, do not use drains. But, again, it is surgeon preference. Discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure. Best wishes!
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December 9, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery with drains Using drains is not common after breast augmentation, although in rare cases they may still be required. Drains reduce the risk of fluid buildup, however they are not preferred by surgeons because they generally increase the length of recovery and make the healing process more uncomfortable. The risk of infection also increases.
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December 9, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery with drains Using drains is not common after breast augmentation, although in rare cases they may still be required. Drains reduce the risk of fluid buildup, however they are not preferred by surgeons because they generally increase the length of recovery and make the healing process more uncomfortable. The risk of infection also increases.
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March 9, 2015
Answer: No drains for breast augmentation
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March 9, 2015
Answer: No drains for breast augmentation
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