I had my tummy tuck yesterday morning. I have not had to empty the drains as often as I imagined I would. From 8:30 - 7pm In both drains was 50mL (day after surgery) Is this too little?
Answer: How much drainage should be be seen post Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question. Drains are typically removed when there is less than 30cc in the drain for 24 hours. In most cases, the first drain comes out by day 7 and the second drain by day 14. Note that the drainage may increase after the first couple of days and the patient moves about more. Each Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is different. Best to share the goals with them, and together you will make a plan.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How much drainage should be be seen post Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question. Drains are typically removed when there is less than 30cc in the drain for 24 hours. In most cases, the first drain comes out by day 7 and the second drain by day 14. Note that the drainage may increase after the first couple of days and the patient moves about more. Each Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is different. Best to share the goals with them, and together you will make a plan.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Drainage after surgery Thank you for your question. There is no right amount of draingage after a tummy tuck. What you have described is entirely normal. Some patients will have more drainage depending on their weight/BMI, addition of liposuction to the procedure, and extent of tummy tuck. Some surgeons will use internal “quilting” sutures to help reduce the space under the skin flap which helps reduce drainage as well. Sounds like you are doing well and hopefully can get your drain out soon. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Drainage after surgery Thank you for your question. There is no right amount of draingage after a tummy tuck. What you have described is entirely normal. Some patients will have more drainage depending on their weight/BMI, addition of liposuction to the procedure, and extent of tummy tuck. Some surgeons will use internal “quilting” sutures to help reduce the space under the skin flap which helps reduce drainage as well. Sounds like you are doing well and hopefully can get your drain out soon. Good luck.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Drainage can vary... It’s normal for patients to have drainage following abdominoplasty surgery.The amount of drainage varies from patient to patient and depends upon a multitude of variables.These include the extent of the surgical procedure, activity levels, the amount of intraoperative bleeding, and the use of tumescent fluid when combined with liposuction. In the first 24 hours the amount of fluid that drains may be as high as 300cc’s.With time drainage usually slows, and when the levels drop sufficiently the drains can be removed.In our practice we typically remove drains when they drop below 25cc per 24 hours. Although your drainage is definitely on the low side, it’s still within the normal range.Under these circumstances, you’ll probably have your drains removed sooner rather than later.If you have questions about your drainage, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to reassure you and alleviate your anxiety.
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Answer: Drainage can vary... It’s normal for patients to have drainage following abdominoplasty surgery.The amount of drainage varies from patient to patient and depends upon a multitude of variables.These include the extent of the surgical procedure, activity levels, the amount of intraoperative bleeding, and the use of tumescent fluid when combined with liposuction. In the first 24 hours the amount of fluid that drains may be as high as 300cc’s.With time drainage usually slows, and when the levels drop sufficiently the drains can be removed.In our practice we typically remove drains when they drop below 25cc per 24 hours. Although your drainage is definitely on the low side, it’s still within the normal range.Under these circumstances, you’ll probably have your drains removed sooner rather than later.If you have questions about your drainage, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to reassure you and alleviate your anxiety.
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November 15, 2015
Answer: Drain fluid after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Drainage tubes are important after abdominoplasty surgery to remove fluid- output can be variable, from 20 ml to 200 or 300 ml per day. This depends on how extensive your surgery was as well as the technique that was used - different methods can minimize drainage. Drain output may be on the higher side if liposuction was done since the "tumescent" fluid that is injected into the fatty layer is not all suctioned out during surgery, so this residual fluid will come out of the drains as well. It is important to keep the drains in until the output has decreased to a certain volume- my rule of thumb is to remove drains when the output is less than 30 ml over a 24 hour period. A little pearl: since skin irritation at the drain sites is common, lidoderm patches (have numbing medicine impregnated into the patches) can help with discomfort.
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Answer: Drain fluid after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Drainage tubes are important after abdominoplasty surgery to remove fluid- output can be variable, from 20 ml to 200 or 300 ml per day. This depends on how extensive your surgery was as well as the technique that was used - different methods can minimize drainage. Drain output may be on the higher side if liposuction was done since the "tumescent" fluid that is injected into the fatty layer is not all suctioned out during surgery, so this residual fluid will come out of the drains as well. It is important to keep the drains in until the output has decreased to a certain volume- my rule of thumb is to remove drains when the output is less than 30 ml over a 24 hour period. A little pearl: since skin irritation at the drain sites is common, lidoderm patches (have numbing medicine impregnated into the patches) can help with discomfort.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck Fluid This is normal. The amount of fluid will vary day to day and gradually reduce. The amount may fluctuate depending on your activity and if liposuction was performed. It is important not to remove them to early.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Fluid This is normal. The amount of fluid will vary day to day and gradually reduce. The amount may fluctuate depending on your activity and if liposuction was performed. It is important not to remove them to early.
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