How to Stop Tummy Tuck Drainage?

March 10, 2009
Asked By:123alex123 in orange, orange, ca, USA

At 4 weeks post abdominoplasty, my drainage is still 60cc/day. What else can be done and what likely outcome am I looking forward to at this point? I am a healthy 42 years old with large weight loss (without surgery) 3 years ago.

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September 13, 2018

Answer: Pronlonged drain output after Tummy Tuck

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September 13, 2018

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November 26, 2016

Answer: Maintain open communication with your surgeon!

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November 26, 2016

Answer: Maintain open communication with your surgeon!

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2013

Answer: Continuation of drainage through drains following a tummy tuck after 4 weeks

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E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2013

Answer: Continuation of drainage through drains following a tummy tuck after 4 weeks

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July 24, 2015

Answer: Stop Drainage

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Luis Suarez, MDPlastic Surgeon
July 24, 2015

Answer: Stop Drainage

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Luis Suarez, MDPlastic Surgeon
December 29, 2015

Answer: Continue using drains for optimum healing

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2015

Answer: Continue using drains for optimum healing

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