Is it normal to have drains at 7 weeks post operation? What can be done to stop drainage from tummy tuck?

January 6, 2015

It's been 7 weeks since tummy tuck w/ lipo back, flanks, arms, saddlebags, knees, breast lift with augmentation, and inner thigh lift. I still have two drains in my stomach that are draining a total of 90 plus daily. The insertion site is extremely red, with puss bumbs, and hurts. Also, the drains keep coming out and I see the white part and I have been pushing them back in Why are they drainin so high and can anything be doNE to stop them from coming out? Im getting depressed and they hurt.

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January 14, 2015

Answer: Drains post tummy tuck

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September 24, 2015

Answer: Drainage after tt

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September 24, 2015

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January 19, 2015

Answer: Timing to remove drains.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 19, 2015

Answer: Timing to remove drains.

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January 7, 2015

Answer: Drains 7 weeks after a mommy makeover is most unusual.

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January 7, 2015

Answer: Drains 7 weeks after a mommy makeover is most unusual.

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October 9, 2015

Answer: Continuous drainage may indicate infection and potential for wound edge separation (dehiscence)

October 9, 2015

Answer: Continuous drainage may indicate infection and potential for wound edge separation (dehiscence)