I read that when doing a drain-less tummy tuck the skin is quilt stitched down to help hold it in place and close the gap between the muscles and skin but that the skin isn't pulled as tight as with no quilt stitching and using drains. Is this true? Why don't more surgeons use this technique?
Answer: Drainless tummy tuck concerns I would assess tummy tuck results by before and after pictures and reviews.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Drainless tummy tuck concerns I would assess tummy tuck results by before and after pictures and reviews.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck Concerns The purpose of applying #drains to a tummy tuck is to release extra fluid that may otherwise accumulate under the skin, fat or muscle following surgery. Patients generally find this annoying and uncomfortable and they can impede mobility and therefore slow aspects of #healing. Over the years, surgeons have improved procedures and found ways to eliminate the need for these #drains in a variety of operations; including #tummy #tuck or #abdominoplasty.I have found that most of my patients do very well with the exception of those have large areas of liposuction or lipo-abdominoplasty. I may use drains on a case by case basis for these patients. Also, a newer option now can include the use of tissue #glue to adhere the a#bdominal #skin to the #muscle; eliminating any space that previously required a drain.If you go to a plastic #surgeon who uses drains, or if your situation requires drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you during a one-on-one in-person consultation. Also, another element to a satisfying result of your procedures are realistic #expectations.
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Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck Concerns The purpose of applying #drains to a tummy tuck is to release extra fluid that may otherwise accumulate under the skin, fat or muscle following surgery. Patients generally find this annoying and uncomfortable and they can impede mobility and therefore slow aspects of #healing. Over the years, surgeons have improved procedures and found ways to eliminate the need for these #drains in a variety of operations; including #tummy #tuck or #abdominoplasty.I have found that most of my patients do very well with the exception of those have large areas of liposuction or lipo-abdominoplasty. I may use drains on a case by case basis for these patients. Also, a newer option now can include the use of tissue #glue to adhere the a#bdominal #skin to the #muscle; eliminating any space that previously required a drain.If you go to a plastic #surgeon who uses drains, or if your situation requires drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you during a one-on-one in-person consultation. Also, another element to a satisfying result of your procedures are realistic #expectations.
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Drain-less tummy tuck A drain-less tummy tuck is not fool proof (nothing is), it takes a bit more time under anesthesia to place these stitches and a girdle is generally worn immediately but it does seems to work well. Patients tend to like this as there is no drain care and they can shower earlier. There may be slightly more swelling, more of a chance for seroma in some but in the long run (after 1-2 months) no difference in the swelling of those with and those without drains. On the other hand use of drains in my experience is a quicker operative time, early on prevents seroma and minimizes bruising, easy and painless to remove postoperatively, no need to wear the elastic garment/girdle until the drains come out in my practice.#tummytuck#TT
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Drain-less tummy tuck A drain-less tummy tuck is not fool proof (nothing is), it takes a bit more time under anesthesia to place these stitches and a girdle is generally worn immediately but it does seems to work well. Patients tend to like this as there is no drain care and they can shower earlier. There may be slightly more swelling, more of a chance for seroma in some but in the long run (after 1-2 months) no difference in the swelling of those with and those without drains. On the other hand use of drains in my experience is a quicker operative time, early on prevents seroma and minimizes bruising, easy and painless to remove postoperatively, no need to wear the elastic garment/girdle until the drains come out in my practice.#tummytuck#TT
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Drainless TT Thank you for your question. Some surgeons utilize drains and some do not. A drain maybe placed to help reduce the risk of seroma formation. I would not recommend you use drain placement be the deciding factor in choosing your PS. A nice result can be achieved either way. I do the procedure both ways. Best of luck.
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Drainless TT Thank you for your question. Some surgeons utilize drains and some do not. A drain maybe placed to help reduce the risk of seroma formation. I would not recommend you use drain placement be the deciding factor in choosing your PS. A nice result can be achieved either way. I do the procedure both ways. Best of luck.
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Drainless tummy tuck concerns Some excellent plastic surgeons use drains, some use internal
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Drainless tummy tuck concerns Some excellent plastic surgeons use drains, some use internal
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