Tummy Tuck Drain Tube Removal

Unfortunately seromas typically form after the drains have been removed.

Tummy tuck drain tube removal.

A drain can be placed during surgery or as an outpatient procedure. How can seromas be prevented. The drain does exactly what it sounds like. I worked this up way too much in my head.

Guess who is drainless. In many cases the use of drainage tubes will be sufficient for. This is video 3 in my vlogs. The drainage tubes may remain in your body for a few hours or a few days after the surgery in order to prevent fluid buildup.

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. I included a video of my drain removal as well as a visual update on my tummy tuck status. Pus or bloody drainage from the seroma or incision site. To prevent a seroma surgeons will often install drainage tubes within the surgical treatment site in order to reduce fluid buildup during the healing process.

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. This is postop days 11 16. And although i meant what i said about the slug overall i think my toddler could. How to remove your drain after a tummy tuck in this video marisol yanez removes a drain aproximately 2 weeks after her mmo.