Tummy Tuck Drainage Tube Removal

Day four removing drains from abdominal surgery and day 5 update.

Tummy tuck drainage tube removal.

Using drain tubes after the tummy tuck is a popular practice nowadays and your plastic surgeon will explain all the benefits associated with it. The tummy tuck is a great surgical procedure for removing excess skin stretch marks and fat but certain post op devices and techniques are required for proper healing. During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. One of these is the tummy tuck drain a small tube with a bulb attached that allows you to remove excess fluid to prevent seroma infection and other complications.

And although i meant what i said about the slug overall i think my toddler could. Tummy tuck recovery removal of drain day 7 post op didn t hurt comment like subscribe or more. In this video my boyfriend and i show you how to drain post op drains and maintain the incisions. The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look.

I worked this up way too much in my head. However it is important to know that you will be discharged from the medical facility with the drain tubes on and you will need to return to the plastic surgeon s office a day or two after the. Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. I had a very easy and speedy recovery by following these e.

Your doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle. Guess who is drainless.