What should I know about a tummy tuck with a needle drain?

Answer by  rjeyanth (194)

Your doc will use a needle to aspirate and drain around your operated site if you accumulate any fluid after your surgery and the regular drains have been removed. I know people who have had this even a month after the surgery. it's sometimes problematic

Answer by  boonjax (205)

Most surgeons use tube drains after a tummy tuck to prevent fluid accumulation in the operation site. They keep the drains for 1-2 weeks and remove it when it stops draining fluid. It feels a little weird but you get used to it - it's only for a short time.

Answer by  hahagal (983)

You will have to know that a tummy tuck with a needle drain is the best since they require the least amount of healing time.

Answer by  mb (5482)

This is a pretty simple procedure. They doctor removes some subcutaneous fat, pulls the skin tight and you have your tummy tuck. The "needle drain" just referes to the lipsuction device (it looks like a big needle).

Answer by  light (200)

Seroma is a pretty common problem after tummy tucks. But if it keeps recollecting a needle draining procedure is needed. It's an out-patient procedure and fairly short. My friend had upto 500 ml removed in one sitting!

Answer by  totherescue (51)

The risk of having a needle drain is that if not properly taken care of, you risk infection in the drain incisions.

Answer by  Lakshmi65 (715)

the tummy tuck can be reduced by going to treatment with a doctor. after 2 or 3 weeks the needle will be drained and the fat will be taken out. the fat has to be reduced slowly. the treatment will improve us to get rid of fat. which will in turn makes us look good.