There was a safety pin on the drain on each side, and when I accidentally pulled the drain, the safety pin went inside of me. I was able to pull the drain out with safety pin through the other side. I called my PS immediately and another drain will be placed back tomorrow, but I'm concerned about an infection or swelling. My tummy swelled up instantly on left side. I'm massaging now, should I be concerned?
Answer: 3 weeks post op, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (3 weeks post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: 3 weeks post op, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (3 weeks post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: TT Drain Pulled Out Accidentally, 3 Weeks Post-Op I do not use drains any more with this procedure and have switched from pain pumps to Exparel which is a long acting injectable pain medicine like Lidocaine or Marcaine but lasts for three days. This is injected all along the muscle and skin to provide pain relief. This is termed the Pain-less, Drainless Tummy Tuck.If you go to a doctor who uses #drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. The best thing to do with questions about your post-op drains is to visit your surgeon with all questions and make sure the healing is progressing as it should. Good luck.
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Answer: TT Drain Pulled Out Accidentally, 3 Weeks Post-Op I do not use drains any more with this procedure and have switched from pain pumps to Exparel which is a long acting injectable pain medicine like Lidocaine or Marcaine but lasts for three days. This is injected all along the muscle and skin to provide pain relief. This is termed the Pain-less, Drainless Tummy Tuck.If you go to a doctor who uses #drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. The best thing to do with questions about your post-op drains is to visit your surgeon with all questions and make sure the healing is progressing as it should. Good luck.
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/High Definition Procedures I appreciate your question.
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/High Definition Procedures I appreciate your question.
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December 23, 2016
Answer: Drain accidentally removed after tummy tuck surgery… I'm sorry to hear about the mishap. Given that you are following up with your plastic surgeon in the very near future, I do not think that you need to be overly concerned. He/she will be able to address the new onset swelling. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term.
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December 23, 2016
Answer: Drain accidentally removed after tummy tuck surgery… I'm sorry to hear about the mishap. Given that you are following up with your plastic surgeon in the very near future, I do not think that you need to be overly concerned. He/she will be able to address the new onset swelling. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term.
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December 25, 2016
Answer: Drain pulled out Everyone is different in regards to whether they need a drain or not. Surgical technique(plane/extent of dissection, whether quilting sutures were used, bovie vs scalpel dissection) and patient factors(higher BMI) can effect how much fluid you make after surgery. I routinely place drains as I feel it is safer to be cautious and avoid problems before they arise. Your instant swelling is unlikely to be infection as it takes several days for an infection to form. Most likely it is benign serous fluid which can be drained by your surgeon.
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December 25, 2016
Answer: Drain pulled out Everyone is different in regards to whether they need a drain or not. Surgical technique(plane/extent of dissection, whether quilting sutures were used, bovie vs scalpel dissection) and patient factors(higher BMI) can effect how much fluid you make after surgery. I routinely place drains as I feel it is safer to be cautious and avoid problems before they arise. Your instant swelling is unlikely to be infection as it takes several days for an infection to form. Most likely it is benign serous fluid which can be drained by your surgeon.
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