I had lipo of the mons, back, flank and a tummy tuck. My PS just inserted one jp tube. I was wondering why only one was inserted instead of 2? The drain was discontinued after 5 days, was that to soon? Was it taken out because there was very little drainage and the risk of infection would be greater if it was left in?
Answer: Drains Your surgeon would need to advise you as to why only one drain was used versus two. The drains are removed based on the output. If you had very little output for two days in a row, then it is typical to remove it. The length of time they are left in varies by patient. You are correct that they do pose a potential entry point for infection, so they are removed when no longer needed.
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Answer: Drains Your surgeon would need to advise you as to why only one drain was used versus two. The drains are removed based on the output. If you had very little output for two days in a row, then it is typical to remove it. The length of time they are left in varies by patient. You are correct that they do pose a potential entry point for infection, so they are removed when no longer needed.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Drain management with tummy tuck I usually use one drain unless it is an extended tummy tuck. With the use of progressive tension sutures, drain removal is typically at 5 days or less. There's a fair amount of debate among plastic surgeons about drains with tummy tucks, but all would agree that when they are used it is a good idea to remove them when the output is low.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Drain management with tummy tuck I usually use one drain unless it is an extended tummy tuck. With the use of progressive tension sutures, drain removal is typically at 5 days or less. There's a fair amount of debate among plastic surgeons about drains with tummy tucks, but all would agree that when they are used it is a good idea to remove them when the output is low.
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February 21, 2018
Answer: Drains after surgery Thank you for your question.
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February 21, 2018
Answer: Drains after surgery Thank you for your question.
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Answer: Drain use with tummy tucks is surgeon dependent and I have used both one and two drains, depending on the procedure and how much dead space was left behind. Removal is dictated by how much is coming out. If you had a drainless tummy tuck done, what you are experiencing is completely normal. Bottom line, no surgeon wants to deal with seromas and if you do not have one developing after your drain removal. then everything was done perfectly.
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Answer: Drain use with tummy tucks is surgeon dependent and I have used both one and two drains, depending on the procedure and how much dead space was left behind. Removal is dictated by how much is coming out. If you had a drainless tummy tuck done, what you are experiencing is completely normal. Bottom line, no surgeon wants to deal with seromas and if you do not have one developing after your drain removal. then everything was done perfectly.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: How long do drains stay in for a #tummytuck? Your surgeon obviously has reasons for the selection of one drain and the timing of removal. This is highly surgeon- and patient-dependent, related to these factors:1. How deep is the fat plane and how likely is it that the patient will accumulate seroma fluid in the space between the fat and muscle after surgery2. Can the space be adequately drained with one drain across the bottom or do individual sides/pockets need to be drained3. Are there quilting/tacking sutures used by the surgeon to try to minimize drainage4. Does the surgeon use a numeric threshold for removal (e.g., 20cc or less/24 hours) or is it a prescribed timeline?Certainly leaving drains unnecessarily long may create a conduit for infection, though that is uncommon; alternatively, taking them out early may increase the risk for seroma formation. Every surgeon balances these risks in the decision making with drains. Speak to your surgeon.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: How long do drains stay in for a #tummytuck? Your surgeon obviously has reasons for the selection of one drain and the timing of removal. This is highly surgeon- and patient-dependent, related to these factors:1. How deep is the fat plane and how likely is it that the patient will accumulate seroma fluid in the space between the fat and muscle after surgery2. Can the space be adequately drained with one drain across the bottom or do individual sides/pockets need to be drained3. Are there quilting/tacking sutures used by the surgeon to try to minimize drainage4. Does the surgeon use a numeric threshold for removal (e.g., 20cc or less/24 hours) or is it a prescribed timeline?Certainly leaving drains unnecessarily long may create a conduit for infection, though that is uncommon; alternatively, taking them out early may increase the risk for seroma formation. Every surgeon balances these risks in the decision making with drains. Speak to your surgeon.
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