Surgeons will often install drainage tubes within the surgical treatment site in order to reduce fluid buildup during the healing process.
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During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen.
The drainage tubes may remain in your body for a few hours or a few days after the surgery in order to prevent fluid buildup.
Your doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle.
In many cases the use of drainage tubes will be sufficient for.
Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid.
One of these is the tummy tuck drain a small tube with a bulb attached that allows you to remove excess fluid to prevent seroma infection and other complications.
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The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look.
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Seroma is the most common complication following a tummy tuck but most doctors do not consider it a serious condition.
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