How you clear drain lines? I had liposuction 5 days ago and my drains seem to be clogged up. I've tried milking them (photo)

Hello and thank you for your question...If drains stop draining it can be for a couple of reasons...the drain may have pulled out slightly but if it did it wouldn't hold suction. The drain may be clogged for which milking can help. The body may have stopped producing fluid to drain. If you are concerned that something is wrong with the drain then you should contact your surgeons office. Wish you the best of luck!Ankur Mehta MD

I recommend following up with your Doctor about how to clear the drain lines. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Milking drains can strip the old clot from the lines and allow for the drains to work properly. Best of luck.