A drainless tummy tuck is just what the name suggests – a tummy tuck without the drains! Drains are an essential part of the traditional tummy tuck recovery process, working to remove any excess blood and fluid from the treatment site. But with a new technique, the need for drains can be eliminated, offering some benefits you’ll want to know about.
Same effective results
The drainless tummy tuck removes excess skin and repositions the tissue to recontour the abdominal area, just like a regular tummy tuck. The difference with a drainless tummy tuck comes at the end of the procedure. Instead of placing the drainage tubes, your surgeon will use quilting sutures in the abdominal fat and muscle layers. This eliminates the risk of a fluid buildup, and the need for drains!
Less discomfort
Like any surgical procedure, you’re going to feel some discomfort after a tummy tuck procedure. However, you can lessen your discomfort with the drainless tummy tuck. Without drains in place, you won’t have the extra pain of tubes sticking out or tugging on your skin. Instead, you can experience a smoother recovery without the discomfort of having drains in place or removed.
No Hassle
Dealing with drains during your recovery can be a hassle. If you’re freaked out by the idea of removing fluid from your drainage tubes, you might consider going drainless! Without the drains, you can also shower and dress more easily, without having tubes to watch out for. Instead, you can focus more on healing and feeling better, so you can enjoy your results!
For more information on the drainless tummy tuck, contact our office. We can schedule your consultation with Dr. Homas or Dr. Brostrom to determine if the drainless tummy tuck is right for you.