What Happens when Your Last Drain Comes out Before It is Ready?

I recommend you see your surgeon so he/she can evaluate how you're doing. It sounds like you're still draining a fair amount of fluid and you'll want to take care of this to avoid complications. Sometimes fluids will collect in the abdominal space which can be aspirated with a needle in your physician's office.

Hello,60-80 ccs/day is still a significant amount and may require some attention.  At times this will dry up on its own and heal without issues. More commonly though the small drain opening may heal and leave a fluid filled cavity requiring serial aspirations in clinic  or new drain placement. Rarely it my require a return to the operating room.  In cases like this I will place my patient on low dose lasix diuretics to help aide in reducing the fluid output which may be an option.  Make sure to discuss with your plastic surgeon in order to come up with a plan to treat the continued drainage. Best of Luck with your healing!Dr. Rednam

I am sorry to hear you are having drainage issues 18 days following your tummy tuck.  The amount of fluid is pretty high, and your plastic surgeon will probably want to keep a close eye on your progress to make sure you are not developing a seroma.  Your plastic surgeon may wish to reinsert the drain or attempt to aspirate the area without a drain. Best of luck to you.