Aren't they suppose to stitch, drain hole from the Tummy Tuck after they pull it out of the body?

June 24, 2014
Asked By:Domiana in Miami Beach, FL

How long does it take to  heal if left opened? tummy tuck, stitches, drains, holes, lopened

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December 19, 2014

Answer: Not necessary to stitch close drain incisions

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 19, 2014

Answer: Not necessary to stitch close drain incisions

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2014

Answer: Drain Holes

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2014

Answer: Drain Holes

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2019

Answer: Do You Stitch Up Drain Holes?

Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2019

Answer: Do You Stitch Up Drain Holes?

Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 25, 2014

Answer: 24-48 hours

Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2014

Answer: 24-48 hours

Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2017

Answer: Drain Holes after Tummy Tuck

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Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2017

Answer: Drain Holes after Tummy Tuck

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