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Thank you for sharing your question. In most instances the timing of drain removal is dependent on the amount of output over a 24 hour period. Once this typically diminishes to less than 20-30cc/24 hour period your surgeon will be more apt to remove them. Hope this helps.
hello shannonmtThis should depend on you surgeon, you should visit or contact your surgeon about this concern. #drains #post-op
Hello! Thank you for the question! Drains are used to eliminate the potential space from where the implant was. It will evacuate the fluid that will inevitably develop and will allow adherence of the breast back to its normal anatomical position. External compression also helps. Typically drains will remain place ~1-2wks or once fluid is about
Drains are used to pull excess fluid from the pocket while the breast heals. They are removed based on the drainage output. This varies by patient. Typically if used the drains stay in between a few days to about a week. Contact your surgeon for more details.
Thank you for your question. The drains are in so that your body can focus on healing instead of trying to reabsorb the fluids associated with surgery. It is common for them to be in for 5-10 days or so, depending on the extent of the surgery being done. Once the fluid collection amounts are minimized, your surgeon will remove them. Good luck with your journey!Dr. K.
Thank you for your post. The drains will be removed once the color and amount of fluid coming out of the drains has been minimized so this fluid is not left behind. Prepare for usually a week or two after surgery. Hope this helps.Sincerely,Dr. Benjamin J Cousins MD
I think you have a great plan! Get the implants out and then give your tissues at least 2-3 months to rebound. They will look weird for the first week or so but then they will fluff back up. You will be surprised how good they look. And while you might have a small amount of animation def...
Thank you for your question! While wearing a compression garment is not obligatory, I highly recommend that my patients do wear them. Doing so will reduce swelling and the accumulation of blood and fluid in your pocket after explantation. Remember this is temporary.
Dear Explant Journey,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, ...