A matter of preference.
Tummy tuck with no drainage tubes.
Drains are generally used in surgery to stop fluid from accumulating between tissue planes.
Drains in the form of plastic tubing were sutured to the skin causing discomfort and limiting the patient.
No drain tummy tuck vs traditional tummy tucks.
We see dramatic results with a tummy tuck but one of the tradeoffs is the incision.
Portsmouth nh until recently abdominoplasty has required the use of suction drains to prevent accumulation of fluidunder the flap of tissue created in a tummy tuck procedure.
The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look.
During a tummy tuck surgery there is space between the abdominal wall and the overlying fat and skin the abdominal flap.
Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid.
No drain tummy tuck for best recovery august 06 2014 when patients come in for consultations about tummy tuck procedures one of the main concerns they have is the recovery process following a tummy tuck.
If you ve been researching different kinds of tummy tucks abdominoplasty you ve probably come across the no drain tummy tuck and the standard tummy tuck.
Important benefits to tummy tuck using no drains five years experience in performing this better method.
For dealing with saggy stomachs it s the most effective and well sought out procedure.
Your doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle.
Another thing that patients worry about is the pain associated with pulling the drainage tubes out.
No more drains glad they are gone last one removed today.
During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen.
Nick slenkovich explains how he uses a no drain tummy tuck technique in every procedure to deeply quilt down the tissues and avoid fluid buildup while st.
Consult your surgeon to find out if this is a good option for you.
Showing my tummy and scar i do have a lot of swelling.
Drainage tubes are a major source of discomfort after a tummy tuck.
A newer tummy tuck procedure that eliminates the need for drains dubbed the no drain tummy tuck is gaining steam in the cosmetic surgery world.