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 ?
July 24, 2018
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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July 24, 2018
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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June 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma with Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. A drain will not prevent a hematoma. A drain is use to remove the fluid after surgery that your body normally produces in the inflammatory phase of healing. A hematoma is causing by abnormal bleeding after surgery. Some causes of bleeding maybe trauma to the surgical site or elevated blood pressure/ heart rate from strenuous activity after surgery. Each patient is different but it is a reasonable discussion with your surgeon.
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma with Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. A drain will not prevent a hematoma. A drain is use to remove the fluid after surgery that your body normally produces in the inflammatory phase of healing. A hematoma is causing by abnormal bleeding after surgery. Some causes of bleeding maybe trauma to the surgical site or elevated blood pressure/ heart rate from strenuous activity after surgery. Each patient is different but it is a reasonable discussion with your surgeon.
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