Placement of Drains in the Desired Area Using the Liposuction Cannula without the Need for Additional Equipment at the Liposuction.

[BACKGROUND] Drainage is used to prevent complications such as hematoma and seroma formation during liposuction. This study aims to place the drain into the desired area in patients undergoing liposuction with the liposuction canulae. This technique enables the procedure to be completed without the need for instruments or additional incisions.

[INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE] In this technique, we used a thick, long liposuction cannula with a wide hole at its tip. The cannula was advanced along the desired tract through the liposuction trocar incision. Once the cannula reached the most distal point where the drain was intended to be placed, a 2/0 Vicryl suture was sequentially passed through the skin, between the holes of the cannula, and then through the skin again, exiting externally. The end of the suture emerging from the trocar site was tied to the distal end of the drain that was intended to remain within the tissue. Then, by gently pulling the externalized end of the suture at the skin, the drain was advanced through the tissue. No additional scars were created during the drain placement in any of the patients. Furthermore, no complications, such as hematoma or seroma, were observed in the liposuction area.

[CONCLUSION] No additional incisions are made, thereby preventing the formation of extra scars. The drainage tube can be placed precisely within the desired area or tract. Only instruments already utilized during the surgical procedure are employed, resulting in reduced overall cost.

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