Abdominoplasty with Suction Undermining and Plication of the Superficial Fascia without Drains: A Report of 113 Consecutive Patients

Rodby KA, Stepniak J, Eisenhut N, et al (Florida State Univ and Lentz Plastic Surgery, Daytona Beach) Plast Reconstr Surg 128:973-981, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Postoperative abdominoplasty seromas are a problem. Although drains are still commonly used during the initial postoperative period, this article has demonstrated that the combination of an extended incision, suction undermining, and progressive tension sutures can produce superior results without the need for suction drains.

Methods

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