Are drains used after a tummy tuck? are drains used after a tummy tuck, and if so, for how long?

It : It is a matter of personal preference but I use drains in abdominoplasty cases in an effort to decrease the chance of fluid clooecting. Dr. Edwards.

For : For the most part there will be drains unless the surgeon is not doing alot of undermining where you separate the skin and fat from the muscles.But for the most part there will be adrain.www.beautybybrueck.com.

The : The great majority of the plastic surgeons do use drains after a tummy tuck. I have not used drains in my patients for about 12 years and more surgeons are beginning to do the same. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

Most do.: There is some variability when it comes to the use of drains after tummy tuck surgery. I personally do use drains and remove them when their “output” is low. This averages 1 to 2 weeks generally.

Most plastic surgeons use drains after a tummy tuck to prevent the buildup of fluid under the skin. Normally, the drains are left in for a week, but if large amounts of fluid are draining, the drains will be left in longer.