I have had my drains in now for 17 days. I had a lower body lift, breast lift/small implants, lipo w/fat to butt. I am still producing over 50cc in each drain per 24hr period. They are uncomfortable and cause discomfort sleeping. What are the risks if I have my drains removed in a few days (like day 20) and they are still outputting more than 50cc?
June 16, 2017
Answer: Drains after 17 days Drains are a nuisance, yet necessary after surgery like yours . If taken out too early, you can develop a serum (fluid ) . Depending on the location , some of my patients have had drains in as long as 3 plus weeks, but they are on oral antibiotics for the duration of drains being placed. I would discuss with your Dr. and go from there.
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June 16, 2017
Answer: Drains after 17 days Drains are a nuisance, yet necessary after surgery like yours . If taken out too early, you can develop a serum (fluid ) . Depending on the location , some of my patients have had drains in as long as 3 plus weeks, but they are on oral antibiotics for the duration of drains being placed. I would discuss with your Dr. and go from there.
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April 5, 2015
Answer: Drains in for 17 days. Hello and thank you for your question. The risks of leaving then in for too long is infection, while removing them when drainage still high is seroma formation. At this point I discuss the pro's and con's with my patient and together we move forward. I will never leave them in for 3 weeks however.Peter Fisher M.D.
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April 5, 2015
Answer: Drains in for 17 days. Hello and thank you for your question. The risks of leaving then in for too long is infection, while removing them when drainage still high is seroma formation. At this point I discuss the pro's and con's with my patient and together we move forward. I will never leave them in for 3 weeks however.Peter Fisher M.D.
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