Denver Surgeon Creates “Drain-Free” Abdominoplasty Procedure

For most patients, the actual abdominoplasty surgery is not the difficult part. The months or recovery time and check-up appointments create numerous issues and keep many people from getting the surgery. However, there is good news for people who want to have a tummy tuck, but don’t want to spend hours recovering, or in the surgeon’s office for check-ups.

Typically after the surgery, plastic drainage tubes are sutured to the skin, to aid in the removal of excess fluids from the patient’s surgical wounds. This causes a great deal of pain for the patient and dramatically decreases their mobility. However, a surgeon, whose practice is located in Denver, Colorado has revolutionized the tummy tuck and now no longer requires the use of these tubes.

Instead, he uses progressive tension sutures, which aid the healing process and are much more comfortable to the patient. For more information about this technique and to see if it is available in your area, talk to your plastic surgeon today!