Hi. I’m wondering if I should insist on a drain?to my knowledge, my PS doesn’t generally put a drain in but I’m wondering if I should maybe ask him to put one in just to be on the safe side ?
Answer: Will a drain prevent a hematoma? Even though you didn't mention the procedure you are interested in having done, that is an excellent question. The short answer is no. Drains won't prevent a hematoma. The only place I use a drain in in a face lift because even a small accumulation of blood will prolong recovery time.In my opinion drains should not be used either in the breast, except in a reduction mammoplasty, or with a tummy tuck. In fact, the no-drain tummy tuck is a significant advancement in that procedure. The reason is less pain, shorter recovery and actually less risk of complications such as fluid collection.I hope this has answered your question. Good luck with your procedure.
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Answer: Will a drain prevent a hematoma? Even though you didn't mention the procedure you are interested in having done, that is an excellent question. The short answer is no. Drains won't prevent a hematoma. The only place I use a drain in in a face lift because even a small accumulation of blood will prolong recovery time.In my opinion drains should not be used either in the breast, except in a reduction mammoplasty, or with a tummy tuck. In fact, the no-drain tummy tuck is a significant advancement in that procedure. The reason is less pain, shorter recovery and actually less risk of complications such as fluid collection.I hope this has answered your question. Good luck with your procedure.
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Answer: Hematoma No, a drain will not prevent a hematoma. A drain is placed to remove small amounts of fluid and blood that could create an environment that eventually can leave a hematoma, however bleeding would not be prevented by a drain.
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Answer: Hematoma No, a drain will not prevent a hematoma. A drain is placed to remove small amounts of fluid and blood that could create an environment that eventually can leave a hematoma, however bleeding would not be prevented by a drain.
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June 23, 2018
Answer: Post Op Drain and Hematoma Hi valentines08, Placement of a drain after breast augmentation surgery does not necessarily prevent hematoma. In fact, it is not entirely necessary to place one right after surgery. It is often indicated if there are complications that necessitate the placement of drain. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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June 23, 2018
Answer: Post Op Drain and Hematoma Hi valentines08, Placement of a drain after breast augmentation surgery does not necessarily prevent hematoma. In fact, it is not entirely necessary to place one right after surgery. It is often indicated if there are complications that necessitate the placement of drain. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma HI,thank you for your question. A drain is not necessary following a cosmetic breast augmentation and it will not prevent a hematoma.
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma HI,thank you for your question. A drain is not necessary following a cosmetic breast augmentation and it will not prevent a hematoma.
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June 23, 2018
Answer: Will a drain prevent a breast implant hematoma? Most important is careful surgical technique by your surgeon to prevent hematoma. A drain will not prevent a hematoma from forming if there is bleeding. The concern about a drain during breast augmentation is the risk the bacterial contamination from the outside of the skin could track along the drain. If your surgeon feels that you have excessive bleeding and need a drain in your surgeon will choose to use 1 but I do not use them prophylactically.
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June 23, 2018
Answer: Will a drain prevent a breast implant hematoma? Most important is careful surgical technique by your surgeon to prevent hematoma. A drain will not prevent a hematoma from forming if there is bleeding. The concern about a drain during breast augmentation is the risk the bacterial contamination from the outside of the skin could track along the drain. If your surgeon feels that you have excessive bleeding and need a drain in your surgeon will choose to use 1 but I do not use them prophylactically.
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