I had surgery 10 days ago (lipo and bbl) I have two separate drain tubes one in my pelvic area and the other right above my butt crack .( intergluteal cleft) but the one on my butt crack is still dark red but my pelivuc tube is light red and some what yellow. Is this normal? Yes I know it’s not common after liposuction to have a drain but that’s how my surgeon prefer to do it. The drain fills up less than 200ml in a 24 hour cycle. If i take the drain out too early can i remove it with a syringe?
March 24, 2019
Answer: Drain color after liposuction Hi and welcome to our forum!
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March 24, 2019
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Drain Output Thank you for your question. It is normal for the drainage in different areas to appear different, and it is also normal for those areas to vary in quantities. When I place a drain posteriorly, it is often the last drain removed due to high output. The more active you are, the more output you will encounter. With that being said, it is extremely important that the drain remains in the area. If you remove the drain too early, the drain hole can close, leaving fluid behind causing a seroma that will need to be aspirated multiple times a week if you're experiencing 200cc a day. I have my patients keep a folded washcloth in the area above the drain for compression, to promote the fluid out of the area, and into the drain. Keep and eye on the totals daily, and if you have any concerns visit your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a follow up. Good luck and best wishes!
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Drain Output Thank you for your question. It is normal for the drainage in different areas to appear different, and it is also normal for those areas to vary in quantities. When I place a drain posteriorly, it is often the last drain removed due to high output. The more active you are, the more output you will encounter. With that being said, it is extremely important that the drain remains in the area. If you remove the drain too early, the drain hole can close, leaving fluid behind causing a seroma that will need to be aspirated multiple times a week if you're experiencing 200cc a day. I have my patients keep a folded washcloth in the area above the drain for compression, to promote the fluid out of the area, and into the drain. Keep and eye on the totals daily, and if you have any concerns visit your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a follow up. Good luck and best wishes!
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