I recently had a tummy tuck, and I was wondering how much drainage do you want to see each 24 hours, per drain, before the drains should be removed?
Answer: Post tummy tuck drainage. The acceptable amount of drainage after an abdominoplasty varies from surgeon to surgeon. In general, I like to see 25 ccs per drain per 24 hours, two consecutive days. BUT your surgeon may have different criteria for very valid reasons. IN general, it's better to take them out a day or two too late than to take them out a day or two too early.
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Answer: Post tummy tuck drainage. The acceptable amount of drainage after an abdominoplasty varies from surgeon to surgeon. In general, I like to see 25 ccs per drain per 24 hours, two consecutive days. BUT your surgeon may have different criteria for very valid reasons. IN general, it's better to take them out a day or two too late than to take them out a day or two too early.
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Drain output before removal? Hello! Thank you for your question! A typical amount is
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Drain output before removal? Hello! Thank you for your question! A typical amount is
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Indications to Remove Drain Hello,You'll get as many answers to that question as you do the number of surgeons answering it, from 20 to 40 cc per day. However, the data suggests that output is less important than color of the fluid and total time that the drains have been in. Yellow colored fluid indicates it can be removed, as opposed to pink or red. After 2 weeks, regardless of volume or color drains can be removed. This is because the outcome will not change if they are left in longer or removed. Specifically, your chance of seroma formation is very high at this point. Best of luck!
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Indications to Remove Drain Hello,You'll get as many answers to that question as you do the number of surgeons answering it, from 20 to 40 cc per day. However, the data suggests that output is less important than color of the fluid and total time that the drains have been in. Yellow colored fluid indicates it can be removed, as opposed to pink or red. After 2 weeks, regardless of volume or color drains can be removed. This is because the outcome will not change if they are left in longer or removed. Specifically, your chance of seroma formation is very high at this point. Best of luck!
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Congratulations on your surgical procedure. Please keep in mind that every surgeon has their own protocols to follow. I usually recommend that the patient keep their tubes in until there is less than 25cc's in a 24 hour period. Best of luck to you !
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Congratulations on your surgical procedure. Please keep in mind that every surgeon has their own protocols to follow. I usually recommend that the patient keep their tubes in until there is less than 25cc's in a 24 hour period. Best of luck to you !
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Drain output before removal? I recommend waiting until the drain is less than 40 mL in 24 hours for removal. #StayBeautiful @RealDrWorldWide
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July 6, 2017
Answer: Drain output before removal? I recommend waiting until the drain is less than 40 mL in 24 hours for removal. #StayBeautiful @RealDrWorldWide
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