I had a breast reduction 10 days ago. One drain was removed the other not. It is still draining at least 20cc a day is this normal? How long can you keep it in?
September 10, 2012
Answer: Removal of Drains after Breast Reduction?
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. You will find that the management of drains will vary from one surgeon to another (if they use them at all). Some will remove the drains 1 to 2 days (regardless of the output), some will remove the drains when the output is below a certain level (as long as a few weeks). For the most precise information regarding removal in your case, you will be best off running the question by your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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September 10, 2012
Answer: Removal of Drains after Breast Reduction?
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. You will find that the management of drains will vary from one surgeon to another (if they use them at all). Some will remove the drains 1 to 2 days (regardless of the output), some will remove the drains when the output is below a certain level (as long as a few weeks). For the most precise information regarding removal in your case, you will be best off running the question by your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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September 11, 2012
Answer: Drains after breast reduction Use of drains is a function of training and experience. I prefer to use them in breast reduction and abdominoplasty. The drains are removed once drainage has reached a baseline level. Certainly there is a balance between retaining the drains and risk of infection. This should be determined based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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September 11, 2012
Answer: Drains after breast reduction Use of drains is a function of training and experience. I prefer to use them in breast reduction and abdominoplasty. The drains are removed once drainage has reached a baseline level. Certainly there is a balance between retaining the drains and risk of infection. This should be determined based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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