Two Weeks Post OP Tummy Tuck Why Am I Still Draining?

A surgical drain is intended to be a conduit for the inflammatory fluid that forms between tissue planes.  It is not uncommon for this to be more bloody at first and then gradually clear up in consistency although they may remain pink or turn more yellow with time.  If there is a lot of shearing between tissue planes, i.e. the tissues are not sealing as readily, then fluid production may go on longer than usual.  Surgeons tend to have their own guidelines for taking drains out, and I would wait  until the drainage decreases and your surgeon feels that it is safe to take out.  Despite these precautions, a seroma may develop after a drain removal which can be more problematic to address.

It's not that unusual and mostly this is a nuisance problem.  Typically the drainage will taper down and the drainage will be bloody for perhaps 24 - 48 hours and then turn pink and then mostly light yellow or slightly pink. In patients who are bigger to begin with or who have a significant amount of liposuction with the tummy tuck there may be more drainage for longer.  Patients who are more active after surgery may have more drainage as well. In any case I would keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon.