Tummy Tuck Drain Tubes Leaking

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Tummy tuck drain tubes leaking.

There is no pain associated with this it s old blood according to the doctors. Warning gross video tummy tuck abdominoplasty leaking. Physiology of wound healing virginia mason medical center. In many cases the use of drainage tubes will be sufficient for.

Your doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle. And may expand as a result of the involved blood vessels continuing to leak. During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. 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.

Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. Q and a wound healing. Surgical site infections st. 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.

The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look.