Drainage After Drain Removal?

A small amount of drainage 48-72 hours after drain removal is normal.  You should keep the area clean, apply antibiotic ointment twice a day and keep it covered with a bandaid or piece of gauze.  It should heal without incident.

 Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

It is quite “normal” to have some drainage from drain sites 1 to 2 days after drains have been removed.  Placing sterile gauze over the drain site is a good idea.

 Best wishes.

It is normal to have some fluid leaking from the former drain site. Usually this happens for 1-2 days after removing a drain, if the amount of drainage was around 30 cc or less for the 24 hours before removing it. If the drain was removed with higher output, it may last a little longer. Yes, you should put clean dry gauze at the site of drainage, and change it when it's wet, or at least once a day. The color of the fluid can be anywhere from clear yellow or pink or reddish-yellow. If there is any odor or cloudiness, you should inform your surgeon.