Why are drains sometimes placed in the front of the vaginal area after tummy tuck?

November 21, 2015
Asked By:Mommy_Of5 in Calabasas, CA

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 :-/

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November 22, 2015

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November 22, 2015

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November 28, 2015

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November 28, 2015

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November 26, 2015

Answer: Why are drains sometimes placed in the front of the vaginal area after tummy tuck?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2015

Answer: Why are drains sometimes placed in the front of the vaginal area after tummy tuck?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 22, 2015

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