Drain location for abdominoplasty?

hello.  The location of drains is usually discussed with the patient beforehand and decided.  For a large abdominoplasty - two drains seem to be a better option to encompass all the areas .  We tend to agree on the mons pubis area on most of our abdominoplasties.  Good luck

Hello and thank you for your question. There are many options for drain placement with a tummy tuck.  This can be a decision based on surgeon and patient preference. The most important aspect is to find
a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with
a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Drain use, placement, and exit wounds for the drains is a matter of surgeon preference. The object is to use drains when one expects drainage and to place as few drains as possible in strategic locations to effectively remove blood and fluid. DrBurnett#realself100

The location and use of the drain post operatively is a mix of a few things: function, aesthetics (a minimally  visible scar is always key in plastic surgery) surgeon's preference, and the unique characteristics of each patient.The pain is usually not as bad as one might expect because the area is often numb for a few weeks post operatively!As always, bring up your questions to your surgeon during your consultation and make sure the sure that the Doctor you see is Board Certified.

Thanks for your question.It is generally the surgeons choice of where the drains exit and if there are one or two.  Some surgeons do not use any drains (I still use one exiting from the lower mons).Best of luck with your search..Dr T