There are very reputable Plastic Surgeons in NYC who do NOT recommend a drain after a tummy tuck. Does anyone have any experience of TT without postop drain? Thank you.

There are very reputable Plastic Surgeons in NYC who do NOT recommend a drain after a tummy tuck. Does anyone have any experience of TT without postop drain? Thank you.


HI,

Can I ask why one would not want a drain?...they do make the healing much better and with the fluid build up, that will come after the surgery, that can cause lots of discomfort.
Just wondering..

thanks

There are very reputable Plastic Surgeons in NYC who do NOT recommend a drain after a tummy tuck. Does anyone have any experience of TT without postop drain? Thank you.

I would want to know why also. The drain is used to help heal you, I had tt two years ago Jan 08 and had drains in for about 8 days. You aren't ready to really do anything, so the drains weren't hindering anything but just helping me heal. If I were you, I would want the drains, they do not hurt at all. When they come out, they pull both at the same time, I thought it was going to be awful, but it was about 2 seconds of burning, I swear. I was shocked how effortless the removal was. I had myself all upset that morning and didn't need to be. anyway good luck, :confused: