I have four drains and only one has any significant draining. I get at 9 now morning and night the others have barely anything.
Answer: Drains Drains are helpful after surgery to collect fluids and prevent seroma formation. It is not uncommon for the drains to collect different amounts of fluid and may be removed at different times. Your surgeon will advise the necessary thresholds for removal but typically drains are removed between 7 and 14 days after surgery.
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Answer: Drains Drains are helpful after surgery to collect fluids and prevent seroma formation. It is not uncommon for the drains to collect different amounts of fluid and may be removed at different times. Your surgeon will advise the necessary thresholds for removal but typically drains are removed between 7 and 14 days after surgery.
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February 27, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Drain removal? Thank you for your question regarding your drains. I typically remove drains when the output is 20 cc or less over a 24 hour period. You will need to discuss this with your surgeon as drain management often varies between surgeons. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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February 27, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Drain removal? Thank you for your question regarding your drains. I typically remove drains when the output is 20 cc or less over a 24 hour period. You will need to discuss this with your surgeon as drain management often varies between surgeons. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Drain removal Removing your drains will be up to your surgeon. In general, they can be removed when the output falls below a certain amount. My best,
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Drain removal Removing your drains will be up to your surgeon. In general, they can be removed when the output falls below a certain amount. My best,
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck drains removed when output is low Your surgeon will be able to answer your question based on his or her own protocol, but most would say remove tummy tuck drains when the output is less than 20 cc in 24 hours. Usually this is within 3-4 days.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck drains removed when output is low Your surgeon will be able to answer your question based on his or her own protocol, but most would say remove tummy tuck drains when the output is less than 20 cc in 24 hours. Usually this is within 3-4 days.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: When do the drains get removed? Will they remove all four at the same time? Dear bigboobsbegoneIn my practice, drains are often removed when the drainage is less than 30cc per 24 hours, however, this is modified with some procedures. I don't use drains for breast reduction. Abdominoplasty drains often come out on post op day 5. Your surgeon and his office are your best source for whats best in your case.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: When do the drains get removed? Will they remove all four at the same time? Dear bigboobsbegoneIn my practice, drains are often removed when the drainage is less than 30cc per 24 hours, however, this is modified with some procedures. I don't use drains for breast reduction. Abdominoplasty drains often come out on post op day 5. Your surgeon and his office are your best source for whats best in your case.
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