Our plastic surgeries at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix involves draining like tummy tucks or other procedures that remove loose skin. It is normal for the patient to have some sort of build-up that needs to be drained. It is typical for blood, pus, or other fluids in the wound afterward so we insert a surgical drain to get rid of it. We know drains can be uncomfortable and sometimes irritable but it is necessary to get rid of the excess buildup. That is why we are going to make sure you know how to take care of them and how to handle them better here in Phoenix.
It is vidal for Phoenix patients that you drain your tubes for fluid regularly. You want to manually squeeze the fluid out of your drains to ensure proper draining of the buildup fluids. Doing this will reduce the risk of blood clots forming in your body or within your drains, bloating, or infection. When your drains are collecting less fluid than they will remove them at your scheduled post appointment.
You want to be sure to monitor the color of your drainage post plastic surgery at Body by Kotokse in Phoenix. When you first start draining the fluid will be bloody and if you have a weak stomach may be a little tedious. It may change color from red, pink, yellow, or clear as you start to heal. Dr. Thomas Kotoske at Body by Kotoske makes sure to tell you when you should start paying close attention to your drainage and how to see the signs of healing. If you see any abnormal signs of drainage you should contact Body by Kotoske in Phoenix and let them know something is wrong. Abnormal signs of drainage include large amounts of blood if the plus is yellow, green, grey, pink, or brown. If your drainage smells foul even if it’s clear or the wound is gushing blood, please give us a call immediately!
How To Prevent An Infection From Drains
You want to avoid bathing in the tub to prevent an infection from drains following surgery at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix. Be sure to shower to avoid the risk of infection.. Stick to showers while you have the drains in to prevent dirty water from getting into your wounds. Unless your surgeon Dr. Thomas Kotoske or any other plastic surgeon in Phoenix says it is safe to do so you want to avoid baths completely. You want to make sure you make out time to check your wounds for signs of infection, just as you would for a regular wound.
Most importantly you want to attend all the follow-up appointments at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix. These are to make sure everything is okay and that aren’t any signs of infection. Your objective should be to avoid infection. That can lead to much bigger issues that you want to avoid.. Body by Kotoske always does thorough checkups post-surgery to be sure everything is okay and you are safe from infections.
If you have any questions or concerns about post-surgery care don’t be afraid to give our team at Body by Kotokse a call. We want to ensure all your questions get answered. Your safety is our top priority so if we can make you feel more comfortable and safe we will do that. Remember if you are dealing with drainage to follow all those post-care steps to help prevent any infections. Our goal is to make sure you are happy with your results without any complications.
