Why don more surgeons use open drainage?
Some surgeons simply do not appreciate the advantages of open-drainage after tumescent liposuction. Other surgeons persist in the opinion that the prolonged high compression provided by traditional compression garments is necessary and they do not feel confident using any other type of garment. Traditional compression garments are difficult to put-on when bulky, super-absorbent pads, have been placed on the patient. It is easier to simply close all of the incisions with sutures, and thus the problem of messy drainage. The use of open-drainage without the use of super-absorbent pads, would produce a very messy situation. The blood-tinged fluid would drain out of incisions and onto the patient’s clothing, bedding, carpets and furniture. Another solution to this problem is to use garments that provide both high compression and that can accommodate the use of super-absorbent pads.
