Are you terrified of plastic surgery drains or wondering if a drainless tummy tuck is right for you?

In this episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, bariatric patient Mel, bariatric therapist Ashlyn, and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Beidas pull back the curtain on everything you need to know about post-op drains. If you are a massive weight loss patient planning your body contouring journey, dealing with recovery anxiety, or researching how to manage fluid collection (seromas) after skin removal surgery, this deep-dive guide is for you!

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IN THIS EPISODE: We tackle the ultimate "drain debate." While "drainless tummy tucks" are highly marketed on social media, Dr. Beidas explains the surgical science of why drains remain the gold standard especially for extreme weight loss patients who are prone to seromas (fluid collections) and undergo extensive liposuction. We also bust common myths surrounding drain removal pain, outline how to safely live your life with a drain (without staying trapped at home!), and discuss the real benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapy.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Did you have drains during your skin removal surgery?

How long did they stay in, and what was your experience with MLD?

Leave a comment below sharing your experience helps ease the anxiety of someone else pre-op!

CONNECT & RESOURCES:

Connect with Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melunfiltered.vsg

Connect with Dr. Omar E. Beidas, MD FACS:

Website: https://www.adventhealth.com/doctors/omar-beidas-md-facs-1184919102

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbodycontouring/

Connect with Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW: Find a vetted specialist: https://www.findabariatrictherapist.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlynchange4life2012

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