Drains?

spicygirl · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Hi! Just curious why some girls have the drains and some don't. I never had the drains so wondering what the difference is in the procedure that required them.

Littlewitch X · 11-02-2009, 05:17 PM

Hi, I didn't have it either and am not sure how common it is to have it.
Hope other ladies who had drains would post...

mai52takn · 11-02-2009, 05:27 PM

I think overall it depends on the PS.

With drains it is suppose to help healing, swelling and bruising. A

However, I do know girls without drains that did just fine without them of course.

I think its PS preference.

kynchanted · 11-02-2009, 10:59 PM

Hi! I had drains with my first breast augmentation because PS said it reduces change of infection since any fluid/blood can frain directly out of the body and not get stuck (maybe it could cause a hematoma...?). For my revision in 9 days (woohoo!), my new PS is also doing drains. He doesn't usually but is with me because I have CC on one side and he has to scrape out the scar tissue and also do a pocket revision. Same reason for doing it though, so no excess fluid gets caught up and stuck in my pockets. IMO, the drains are quite uncomfortable...for me the worst part of the day of surgery and the next day, until they take them out. But it's necessary I guess....

happy2b50 · 11-03-2009, 09:01 PM

My PS usually doesn't use drains but my blood pressure shot up during surgery so he decided to use drains on me.

klayco17 · 11-03-2009, 11:40 PM

I didnt have any drains, but I did have an ON-Q pain pump which was located in my incisions and it would pump medicine on my incision site. I never felt it, but it was suppose to help with the pain and healing. It was removed the next day though. I think some PS use drains and some dont...just depends on the PS i think. HTH.

beckybee · 11-08-2009, 10:20 PM

I only had a drain during my 2nd breast augmentation and only on the side that had a capsulectomy. I'm thankful that my surgeon used it as a precautionary measure because it was possible that my CC developed after my first surgery due to a hematoma. Hope that helps!

looking4bigger · 11-09-2009, 03:03 AM

i had drains for over night but that was it not sure what it did???

77australia · 11-09-2009, 03:09 AM

I had drains - and very thankful I did -- I likely would have had a hematoma without it. I have to take blood thinners - they took me off them for surgery, but put me right back on them -- it was too soon and my blood started not clotting and I was bleeding like crazy -- thank god it came out in the drains and didn't stay in me. I had them for 6 days. ;-(

Even without blood thinners I would recommend -- logically it seems to make sense

mprs · 11-09-2009, 10:34 PM

Those who had drains; do you have a hole for a scar at that site? I am asking because after my hematoma, I had a drain put in (6 mths ago), and I have a decent size hole, along with a horrible scar! I am having a revision on Dec 1, but am not going to the same doctor. Should I assume that I will have another hole after my drain comes out for CC? Or do certain Doctors take care of it after it comes out.

I know I will be getting a drain, and I so want to get rid of this horrible scar and hole!
Any comments will be helpful.

11-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
spicygirl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: orem utah Posts: 119 Thanks: 84 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	Drains? Hi! Just curious why some girls have the drains and some don't. I never had the drains so wondering what the difference is in the procedure that required them. __________________ 5'1.5" 94 lbs. Pre-breast augmentation 32A (just saggy skin) Post-breast augmentation 32D/32DD 450cc Allergan style #20 silicone unders lollipop lift 6/25/2009 Poor boobies have been thru 4 nursing babies, stretch marks, weight gain then weight loss, they were way overdue for a make-over!!

11-02-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
Littlewitch X 8 years in this June! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alohaland Posts: 952 Thanks: 179 Thanked 303 Times in 268 Posts	Hi, I didn't have it either and am not sure how common it is to have it. Hope other ladies who had drains would post... __________________ 34A to 34D - 315cc(L) 300cc(R) Mentor Saline Round Smooth HP Transax - Under June 7, 2002 Dr. Thomas DeWire FR only accepted from ladies with pix & #s of posts, Mahalo!

11-02-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
mai52takn ~Weapons of Mass Distraction~ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 584 Thanks: 123 Thanked 254 Times in 210 Posts	I think overall it depends on the PS. With drains it is suppose to help healing, swelling and bruising. A However, I do know girls without drains that did just fine without them of course. I think its PS preference. __________________ Will only accept friend requests from active users, with pics & posts.

11-02-2009, 10:59 PM	#4
kynchanted California Girl Abroad! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wittlich, Germany Posts: 193 Thanks: 67 Thanked 53 Times in 52 Posts	Hi! I had drains with my first breast augmentation because PS said it reduces change of infection since any fluid/blood can frain directly out of the body and not get stuck (maybe it could cause a hematoma...?). For my revision in 9 days (woohoo!), my new PS is also doing drains. He doesn't usually but is with me because I have CC on one side and he has to scrape out the scar tissue and also do a pocket revision. Same reason for doing it though, so no excess fluid gets caught up and stuck in my pockets. IMO, the drains are quite uncomfortable...for me the worst part of the day of surgery and the next day, until they take them out. But it's necessary I guess.... __________________ Pre~breast augmentation: 34A breast augmentation #1 : 34B, 340 cc McGhan (Inamed) Silicone Gel Over the Muscle breast augmentation #2 (re-do to fix CC and pocket revision) : 34/36D 520 cc Allergan Cohesive Silicone Over the Muscle (Inspira Soft Touch) 5'4", 125 pounds 11/13/2009

11-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
happy2b50 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 175 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	My PS usually doesn't use drains but my blood pressure shot up during surgery so he decided to use drains on me. __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Shamoun/

11-03-2009, 11:40 PM	#6
klayco17 Lovin my boobies! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 925 Thanks: 285 Thanked 260 Times in 251 Posts	I didnt have any drains, but I did have an ON-Q pain pump which was located in my incisions and it would pump medicine on my incision site. I never felt it, but it was suppose to help with the pain and healing. It was removed the next day though. I think some PS use drains and some dont...just depends on the PS i think. HTH. __________________ 28 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre breast augmentation: 34 A Post breast augmentation: 34C/D breast augmentation Date: October 15th, 2009 Post breast augmentation: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

11-08-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
beckybee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 538 Thanked 563 Times in 449 Posts	I only had a drain during my 2nd breast augmentation and only on the side that had a capsulectomy. I'm thankful that my surgeon used it as a precautionary measure because it was possible that my CC developed after my first surgery due to a hematoma. Hope that helps! __________________ 5'3" 105-110 lbs 27" ribcage 1st breast augmentation: March 2008 300 cc Natrelle HP Silicone Unders Pre breast augmentation 32A (saggy from breastfeeding...went up 3-4 cup sizes!) Post breast augmentation full 32C/30D 2nd breast augmentation: August 2008 (with my new & improved & ethical PS!) Revision due to CC of right breast and bottoming out & malposition of left breast Capsulectomy on right breast, internal sutures & lift on left breast, exchange of implants 350 cc Mentor Mod Plus Silicone Unders Post breast augmentation: So far, so good and hoping it stays that way! I have a bunch of complication & redo photos posted in 3 albums. Just friend request me and I will gladly accept! www.justbreastimplants.com/Shamoun/

11-09-2009, 03:03 AM	#8
looking4bigger Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 132 Thanks: 41 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	i had drains for over night but that was it not sure what it did???

11-09-2009, 03:09 AM	#9
77australia I am officially adicted to JBI -- facebook what? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 180 Thanks: 190 Thanked 101 Times in 53 Posts	I had drains - and very thankful I did -- I likely would have had a hematoma without it. I have to take blood thinners - they took me off them for surgery, but put me right back on them -- it was too soon and my blood started not clotting and I was bleeding like crazy -- thank god it came out in the drains and didn't stay in me. I had them for 6 days. ;-( Even without blood thinners I would recommend -- logically it seems to make sense __________________ Height: almost 6' Weight: 150 Pre-breast augmentation: barely AA Post-breast augmentation: 36C Implant: 350 Mod+ silicone unders

11-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#10
mprs mprs Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 649 Thanks: 1 Thanked 184 Times in 168 Posts	Those who had drains; do you have a hole for a scar at that site? I am asking because after my hematoma, I had a drain put in (6 mths ago), and I have a decent size hole, along with a horrible scar! I am having a revision on Dec 1, but am not going to the same doctor. Should I assume that I will have another hole after my drain comes out for CC? Or do certain Doctors take care of it after it comes out. I know I will be getting a drain, and I so want to get rid of this horrible scar and hole! Any comments will be helpful.

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