What to Expect After Breast Drain Removal

After pulling out the drain tube, you need to pay attention to the drain tube wound clean to avoid infection, if there is any abnormality, go to the hospital for treatment.
Usually the drainage lasts for three days less than 5~10ml can be pulled out, after pulling out the use of sterile gauze to cover the drainage port, for pressure bandage, drain wounds generally 1~3 days can be healed, usually should keep the drain wounds clean and clean, change the medication on a regular basis. It is beneficial to promote the healing of the wound.
Surgery is a kind of trauma to the human body, there will be a large amount of local exudate after the operation, the drain can make the operation area to maintain negative pressure, which is conducive to the discharge of exudate, and promote the healing of the wound. Generally, it is recommended to change the dressing once in 3~5 days after surgery to keep the incision surface dry.
Breast surgery is generally no special compared with other surgeries, the main should keep the wound timely dressing change treatment, usually pay attention to avoid eating spicy food, drink more water, eat more high-nutritional food, try to avoid overly strenuous work.