My Drains Are Clogged in the Bulbs? (photo)

I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble  with your drains. Perhaps it is time  for you to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon in the U.S.  Let us know how the appointment goes.

Call any of the local boarded PSs in your city ask if they would render care and expect a fee from $500 ++++/ Otherwise you might need to return to the out of US surgeon for care. These are the risks for flying out of country for cosmetic surgery. The care for a complication here back in US is charged at higher fees. 

What you are describing is common and not necessarily a cause for concern.  There is nothing for you to do beyond what you have already tried. You will need follow-up with a plastic surgeon for evaluation and drain removal. Best wishes.

Hello bessleal,

Thank your for the question and the photo.  I suspect the drain in question is the one that goes in the back.  It is not uncommon to have the "clots" that you describe.  Often these are not actually clogging the drain but frequently occur around the same time as the drain dries up.  A body contouring procedure such as a circumferential body lift will require plastic surgery follow up and monitoring.  Your drains will have to be removed at some time, activity will need to be managed, seromas sometimes need to be drained, and questions will need to be answered.  Touch base with plastic surgeons in your community and see if you can arrange a follow up process or perhaps have your plastic surgeon outside the country communicate with you about finding a plastic surgeon where you live.

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta

Hello

It is sometimes normal for the drain to have some clots in them.  Milking them is not that useful.  If there is minimal drainage in the next 24 hours it may be time for removal of the drain tubes.  You should see a surgeon for assessment of when the drains need to be removed.

Regards

Stephen Salerno

Clots are common in drain tubes and bulbs after surgery.  They usually lyse and liquify with time.  If you cannot get the drain open by milking it, you may need to see a surgeon about replacing the bulb under sterile technique.  It will be imperative if you begin to leak around the drain tube.