Tummy Tuck Drainage Tube Removal

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.

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. If you re getting a tummy tuck it s important to give your body. The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look. How to remove your drain after a tummy tuck in this video marisol yanez removes a drain aproximately 2 weeks after her mmo.

Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. 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. I had a very easy and speedy recovery by following these e. During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen.

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. In this video my boyfriend and i show you how to drain post op drains and maintain the incisions. Tummy tuck recovery removal of drain day 7 post op didn t hurt comment like subscribe or more. Day four removing drains from abdominal surgery and day 5 update.

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. I worked this up way too much in my head.