What are the pros and cons of a drainless tummy tuck?

Plastic surgeon performing tummy tucks for more than half a century years have used drains. Recently a technique has been slowly becoming more popular using Progressive Tension Sutures (quilting stitches) to attach the superficial skin/fat to the deep muscle layer below to prevent fluid accumulation that a drain would otherwise remove. It is not fool proof (nothing is), takes a bit more time under anesthesia to place these stitches and a girdle is generally worn immediately but a drain-less Tummy Tuck seems to work well. Patients tend to like this as there is no drain care and they can shower earlier. There may be slightly more swelling, more of a chance for seroma in some but in the long run (after 1-2 months) no difference in the swelling of those with and those without drains. On the other hand use of drains in my experience is a quicker operative time, early on prevents seroma and minimizes bruising, easy and painless to remove postoperatively, no need to wear the elastic garment/girdle until the drains come out in my practice.#tummytuck#drainornodrain#tt

There are multiple ways you should be using to decide which surgeon should do your operation.  Drains are a very useful tool which are temporary.  Since they are not a permanent feature of your outcome, they should not be the reason you choose to find someone that does not use drains.  Look at the surgeon's outcomes, training, experience, and whether you trust them.  I personally find drains to be essential in tummy tuck.