Lipo W/ Mini Tummy Tuck, but No Drains?

 

Whether or not drains are used is dependent upon the technique the surgeon uses. For my tummy tucks I can use drains or opt not to depending on the individual patient and how I feel I can best perform their procedure. It is important to have an open and frank discussion with you surgeon before (and after) booking surgery about his or her techniques and experience. At The Plastic Surgery Clinic, we offer complimentary consultations with me and/or our other surgeons so that our patients are meeting in-person with their surgeon and getting the best possible advice. Each patient is unique and needs his or her individualized surgical plan.

 

Ultimately this depends upon the amount of undermining performed during the mini-tuck. When combined with liposuction, I think it makes sense to drain this area as both the fluid from the liposuction and the dependent nature of the anatomic area will preclude folks to collect fluid. Compression garments do help considerably and are often advised. However, the person you should really ask is your surgeon.

This is the decision of the surgeon.If the tummy tuck was limited without a lot of undermining then it is not unreasonable to not put in drasins.I would were a compressive garment 24/7.

I am nto a big fan of mini-tummy tucks becasue often patients need more skin removed and the upper abdomen treated.  As for drains, that is surgoen dependent. I prefer them.