What is a Drainless Tummy Tuck?
People seek tummy tuck surgery for a variety of reasons. It can be challenging to achieve a desired appearance through diet and exercise alone. For some, they may decide on a tummy tuck after weight loss, a tummy tuck for diastasis recti after pregnancy, or a tummy tuck for loose skin. Regardless of your reason for undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), it’s important to know that different techniques are available.
A drainless tummy tuck will typically also include liposuction. The drainless tummy tuck technique often provides very comprehensive, dramatic results with a simpler recovery compared to traditional methods. Using a specific layered suturing technique, the drainless tummy tuck combines liposuction with a traditional tummy tuck, eliminating the need for post-surgical drains. By combining liposuction and a tummy tuck, excess fat and loose skin can both be addressed at the same time. Very little maintenance is required after this procedure, which may be one of its best advantages. Patients will not need to be concerned about measuring fluid output or emptying drains when they recover from a drainless tummy tuck. However, the procedure does take slightly longer to perform due to the extra suturing.
People who have questions about an awake tummy tuck may also have other similar questions such as:
- “What happens after a tummy tuck?”
- “What is the average drainless tummy tuck cost?”
- “How do drainless tummy tuck and belly button reshaping surgery compare?”
- “How does an extended tummy tuck compare to a traditional tummy tuck?”
- “What are the advantages of combined tummy tuck and ‘lipo’ or liposuction?”
- “Is it safe to have a plus size tummy tuck?”
- “How does a male tummy tuck compare to a tummy tuck for female patients?”
- “How should I look at drainless tummy tuck before and after photos?”
These are just some of the many questions that patients who are interested in the tummy tuck procedure commonly search for online. We will address any questions or concerns you may have when you meet with us for a consultation.
