I want to know can I take out my own drains from a tummy tuck procedure. I'm draining less than 30cc of fluid and I'm 21 days post op.
Answer: Removing Drain Yourself Thank you very much for your question.I have had patients remove their own drains, if they have some medical experience of have somebody with medical experience helping them. It does save a trip to the office. However, this is done very rarely.I would contact your surgeon to see what they are comfortable with. Often the issue isn't just the technical aspect of removing the drain (which is easy), but the overall examination of the area that should take place prior to the drain removal. Your doctor may want to see you for that reason.Best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Removing Drain Yourself Thank you very much for your question.I have had patients remove their own drains, if they have some medical experience of have somebody with medical experience helping them. It does save a trip to the office. However, this is done very rarely.I would contact your surgeon to see what they are comfortable with. Often the issue isn't just the technical aspect of removing the drain (which is easy), but the overall examination of the area that should take place prior to the drain removal. Your doctor may want to see you for that reason.Best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? Hello, great question! It is generally recommended that the plastic surgeon remove any #drains. My recommendation is that you contact your PS and arrange an appointment to have your drain #pulled and be #evaluated. Best wishes!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? Hello, great question! It is generally recommended that the plastic surgeon remove any #drains. My recommendation is that you contact your PS and arrange an appointment to have your drain #pulled and be #evaluated. Best wishes!
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January 27, 2016
Answer: You should only remove the drain after and abdominoplasty by yourself if permitted by your own surgeon. I personally don't use drains after and abdominoplasty but the removal is very simple. However this is not a decision you should make by yourself. Check with your surgeon.
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Answer: You should only remove the drain after and abdominoplasty by yourself if permitted by your own surgeon. I personally don't use drains after and abdominoplasty but the removal is very simple. However this is not a decision you should make by yourself. Check with your surgeon.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? = NO! Patients should not self remove their drains! #tt #drains Patients should not self remove their drains at all. Doing so may have complications that may result un need of re-opeation ( eg. if the drain breaks during removal, it may require surgical removal)surgical drains should only be removed by a licensed doctor, surgeon or nurse.
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Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? = NO! Patients should not self remove their drains! #tt #drains Patients should not self remove their drains at all. Doing so may have complications that may result un need of re-opeation ( eg. if the drain breaks during removal, it may require surgical removal)surgical drains should only be removed by a licensed doctor, surgeon or nurse.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? No, I would (for many reasons) suggest that you have the drains removed by your plastic surgeon or his/her representative.Best wishes.
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Answer: Can I self remove my own drain? No, I would (for many reasons) suggest that you have the drains removed by your plastic surgeon or his/her representative.Best wishes.
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