Is having a drain for the BBL procedure necessary? Does the cell saver have to be requested or required?

Thank you for your question. I normally do not use drains for BBL. Patients need to be seen normally a few days days after surgery to be evaluated and examined and if there is seroma I drain it during the post op appointment. Cell savers are not normally used in BBL either.Seek a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Hi and welcome to our forum!In our practice, we do not routinely place drains during the procedure. If one weighs the advantage of preventing seroma or hematoma against the risk of infection resulting from an indwelling catheter, it is not worth the added risk as the risk of hematoma / seroma is quite low.The use of a cell saver is not routine in BBL. If anemic before surgery, its cause should be determined and corrected prior to any cosmetic procedure. The use of a cell saver is not necessary under these circumstances. Seek advice from a board certified plastic surgeon.