Question:
DRAINLESS TUMMY TUCK

CONSIDERING TUMMY TUCK HOWEVER ONE DOCTOR I INTERVIEWED DOES A DRAINLESS TUMMY TUCK. ANY ONE EVER HEARD OF THIS.    — PARACLETE (posted on April 20, 2007)

April 19, 2007
With both of my plastic surgeries I had 6 drains. I can't imagine not having them as much stuff that drains out. You would think if it was stuck in there you would get infections.
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS

April 19, 2007
Is the doctor that is offering this "drainless tt" fellowship trained. The drains are put there to drain any pooling of excess fluid to prevent infections. I can't see how he/she would be able to have a drainless procedure when during the tt they tighten the muscles, remove any unwanted fat and skin?????? I would like to hear how he / she does this and what his / her success rate is. I would also ask for a patient list for patients that have had the same procedure for the same reason (tt after WLS, not just a tt) and talk to them. I would be doing lots of research.
   — Kari_K

April 20, 2007
I had a TT, and I had two drains. That fluid has to go somewhere, so after having that, I wouldn't want to not have a drain. You will swell like all get out without drains, that is why they do them. It will also take much longer for the fluid to disapate in your body without drains. You make the choice, and I would research it on webmd.com or other places, maybe talk to your local hospital about it, but I wouldn't want it personally, not after having drains. They were a pain in the butt, and I didn't like them, but I wouldn't do it without them, they were very beneficial. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

April 22, 2007
I also had drains after my plastic surgery procedures. Please make sure that your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon. Ask alots of questions about the excess fluids and the risks of fluid build up without drains.
   — MSS