Dr. Millard’s practice consists of many out-of-town patients having liposuction.  In many cases, our patients have to leave Denver with drains in.  It is important to keep the drains in place long enough to prevent the risk of developing seromas.  If we pull them too soon, there is an increased risk of seromas due to excess build up of fluid underneath the skin.  Seromas are considered minor complications, but can be easily be taken care of with no long term complications.  However, they tend to be a nuisance.  If patients have to return home with drains, we simply have them see a physician in their area to pull them when it is time.  There are still risks of developing seromas after the drains are pulled but the risk is much lower than if we remove them too soon.

By:
Kori
Millard Plastic Surgery at bod:evolve
Patient Coordinator/Clinical Assistant