Decrease in Seroma Rate After Adopting Progressive Tension Sutures Without Drains: A Single Surgery Center Experience of 451 Abdominoplasties Over 7 Years

Conclusions PTS without drains significantly decreased the seroma rate in our practice. Our experience adds to the mounting evidence that surgeons should consider using the PTS technique and abandon the use of drains in abdominoplasty. A well powered, multicenter, randomized controlled study is needed in order to definitively lay this question to rest. Level of Evidence 4 Therapeutic
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research