What is a prudent length of time for drains after explant with capsulectomy?

February 11, 2015
Asked By:dh60 in NJ

Going for explant of 25 plus years original over implants. Right has baker 3 contracture (very hard) with leak. Left (can't even tell there's an implant there). Having both capsules removed. I've had 4 consults...3 PS gave a time frame of 3, 5, and 7 days until drain removed, the 4th would not use drains at all. What is the standard practice and does the risk for seroma increase if drain removed prematurely (even if drainage amount negligible after 3 days). Thank you!