After a TT with muscle repair why are some drains placed in front of the vaginal area rather than to the front side of both hips/vaginal area? I've seen some drains placed in front of the vaginal area right before the opening :-/
Answer: Drains and Tummy Tucks The drain can be brought out anywhere. The sides or the front are the most common locations for the drain to exit. Discuss this with your surgeon.
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Answer: Drains and Tummy Tucks The drain can be brought out anywhere. The sides or the front are the most common locations for the drain to exit. Discuss this with your surgeon.
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Answer: Tummy tuck drains Most surgeons use one to two drains followers no a tummy tuck and try to place them so they are easy to take care of and so they don't leave a scar in a noticeable area. I think the hair bearing pubic area is the best because the hair will cover the scar.
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Answer: Tummy tuck drains Most surgeons use one to two drains followers no a tummy tuck and try to place them so they are easy to take care of and so they don't leave a scar in a noticeable area. I think the hair bearing pubic area is the best because the hair will cover the scar.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Why are drains sometimes placed in the front of the vaginal area after tummy tuck? I appreciate your question.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Why are drains sometimes placed in the front of the vaginal area after tummy tuck? I appreciate your question.
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November 22, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck: drains Tummy Tuck: drainsthe placement is up to the surgeon, it really doesn't matterI’ve stopped using drainage tubes. So typically after tummy tucks, we use plastic tubes that would be placed after surgery. And the drainage tubes would collect a small amount of blood and fluid that would sometimes accumulate after a tummy tuck.But a number of other surgeons stopped using these in the last few years. And I followed this very closely, and their results seemed to be the same. And so I started to do this, or provided the service for my patients, and there’s been no downside.
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November 22, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck: drains Tummy Tuck: drainsthe placement is up to the surgeon, it really doesn't matterI’ve stopped using drainage tubes. So typically after tummy tucks, we use plastic tubes that would be placed after surgery. And the drainage tubes would collect a small amount of blood and fluid that would sometimes accumulate after a tummy tuck.But a number of other surgeons stopped using these in the last few years. And I followed this very closely, and their results seemed to be the same. And so I started to do this, or provided the service for my patients, and there’s been no downside.
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November 22, 2015
Answer: Abdominioplasty (tummy tuck): Choice drain tube exit sites Dear XclusiveCandy,Thank you for your question.Drains are placed to remove excess fluid and can be exited any where on or near the abdominal area. The residual exit whole heals by secondary healing (no sutures placed).the two most common areas areas:1)mons pubis area+most dependent (lowest) area where fluid collects+scar potentially hidden by hair growth.- can be uncomfortable- small additional scar2) lateral (outside edge) of abdominoplasty incision+ no additional scars- irregular more visable healing/scarring at outside edge of abdominoplasty incision.each exit sites gave their +/- if you have a preference please discuss with your Plastic Surgeon just prior to the surgery.I trust you have chosen a experienced Plastic Surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,
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November 22, 2015
Answer: Abdominioplasty (tummy tuck): Choice drain tube exit sites Dear XclusiveCandy,Thank you for your question.Drains are placed to remove excess fluid and can be exited any where on or near the abdominal area. The residual exit whole heals by secondary healing (no sutures placed).the two most common areas areas:1)mons pubis area+most dependent (lowest) area where fluid collects+scar potentially hidden by hair growth.- can be uncomfortable- small additional scar2) lateral (outside edge) of abdominoplasty incision+ no additional scars- irregular more visable healing/scarring at outside edge of abdominoplasty incision.each exit sites gave their +/- if you have a preference please discuss with your Plastic Surgeon just prior to the surgery.I trust you have chosen a experienced Plastic Surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,
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