I'm out of town of where I had my procedure done and I am due to have drain removed. I have tried going to ER and they say they won't touch it has to be original surgeon but I'm out on business and need it removed. What can I do?
Answer: Drain Removal Hello and thank you for your question. You should definitely contact your own plastic surgeon and confirm the scheduled drain removal, and whether or not it can wait until you return to town. If it does in fact need to be removed while you are out of town then your own surgeon would likely be able to direct you to someone he trusts to complete the removal on his behalf. Good luck.
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Answer: Drain Removal Hello and thank you for your question. You should definitely contact your own plastic surgeon and confirm the scheduled drain removal, and whether or not it can wait until you return to town. If it does in fact need to be removed while you are out of town then your own surgeon would likely be able to direct you to someone he trusts to complete the removal on his behalf. Good luck.
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May 16, 2016
Answer: JP drain removal I think its best that you call your plastic surgeon and ask them how to proceed. Your plastic surgeon may know someone in the area you are currently in and they can ask them to see you and pull the drain. Many times, plastic surgeons are very cautious when it comes to treating anyone that has had surgery by another plastic surgeon. We believe that the surgeon that performs the surgery should be completely involved with the patient from beginning to end. Good luck and I hope this helps!Ankur Mehta MD
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May 16, 2016
Answer: JP drain removal I think its best that you call your plastic surgeon and ask them how to proceed. Your plastic surgeon may know someone in the area you are currently in and they can ask them to see you and pull the drain. Many times, plastic surgeons are very cautious when it comes to treating anyone that has had surgery by another plastic surgeon. We believe that the surgeon that performs the surgery should be completely involved with the patient from beginning to end. Good luck and I hope this helps!Ankur Mehta MD
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Out of town The best thing you can do is speak with your plastic surgeon and explain your situation. He/She may have the name of a surgeon close to your location who can help you out. Be sure to have output information available when you call, as that will be needed.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Out of town The best thing you can do is speak with your plastic surgeon and explain your situation. He/She may have the name of a surgeon close to your location who can help you out. Be sure to have output information available when you call, as that will be needed.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Out of town Thanks for your inquiry. Please call your surgeon, he/she might know a colleague in the town where you are and call that surgeon to help you. Good Luck.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Out of town Thanks for your inquiry. Please call your surgeon, he/she might know a colleague in the town where you are and call that surgeon to help you. Good Luck.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Post Mommy Makeover Surgery & Need To Get My Drains Removed - What Do I Do? Functioning independently of your plastic surgeon in the early post operative period is a chancy game. Each plastic surgeon has his or her own paradigm for drain removal. The best advice any online RealSelf plastic surgery expert can give is to contact your own personal plastic surgeon, explain your situation, and ask for a referral. In the past, I have gone on record stating that the three keys elements to being a good plastic surgeon are the hand (technical skill), the eye (artistic and aesthetic understanding of the area being operated on), and the heart (concern and empathy for what your patients are going through pre and post operatively). However, I must add a new category necessary to good patient care, and that is to be an outstanding plastic surgeon, one must have friends. Plastic surgery patients often are out of town when needs arrive or complications develop. Involvement and participation in national and regional plastic surgery organizations allow Board Certified plastic surgeons to know their colleagues and be able, at times, to ask for colleagial support. Another advantage of going to a Board Certified plastic surgeon is that we are networked. In general, we will help each other by helping each other's patients. I strongly urge you to call your personal plastic surgeon.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Post Mommy Makeover Surgery & Need To Get My Drains Removed - What Do I Do? Functioning independently of your plastic surgeon in the early post operative period is a chancy game. Each plastic surgeon has his or her own paradigm for drain removal. The best advice any online RealSelf plastic surgery expert can give is to contact your own personal plastic surgeon, explain your situation, and ask for a referral. In the past, I have gone on record stating that the three keys elements to being a good plastic surgeon are the hand (technical skill), the eye (artistic and aesthetic understanding of the area being operated on), and the heart (concern and empathy for what your patients are going through pre and post operatively). However, I must add a new category necessary to good patient care, and that is to be an outstanding plastic surgeon, one must have friends. Plastic surgery patients often are out of town when needs arrive or complications develop. Involvement and participation in national and regional plastic surgery organizations allow Board Certified plastic surgeons to know their colleagues and be able, at times, to ask for colleagial support. Another advantage of going to a Board Certified plastic surgeon is that we are networked. In general, we will help each other by helping each other's patients. I strongly urge you to call your personal plastic surgeon.
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