Drains from TT bulb not staying compressed? I accidentally stepped on it and pulled a bit out 1/2 to an inch at most. (Photo)

July 12, 2014
Asked By:Jaydyn477 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

I am 8 days post TT op. I have my drain in. Today I accidentally stepped on it and pulled a bit out 1/2 to an inch at most. A fee hours later the bulb will not stay compressed. I squeeze it to let the air out close it and it just sucks up whatever little fluid there is immediately and blows up to normal size. It will not stay compressed like it had been, vacuuming slowly.

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April 25, 2016

Answer: Drain pulled 8 days after TT

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April 25, 2016

Answer: Drain pulled 8 days after TT

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Allen Gabriel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 14, 2014

Answer: Report dislodging of drains after tummy tuck to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 14, 2014

Answer: Report dislodging of drains after tummy tuck to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2014

Answer: Nonfunctioning drain

Moises Salama, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2014

Answer: Nonfunctioning drain

Moises Salama, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 14, 2014

Answer: Vacuum not working

July 14, 2014

Answer: Vacuum not working

July 14, 2014

Answer: Not holding compression

July 14, 2014

Answer: Not holding compression

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