First you should have compression after liposuction not drains. Second, leaving the wounds open makes an incredible mess an increases the risk of infection. Your body will absorb the extra fluid. In fact, the absorption of the fluid is part of the calculation of how much intravenous fluid you should receive. Third, if you can have surgery on Friday and be back to work Monday, you did not have enough fat removed. After liposuction surgery, I advise the patients to takeone week off from work. You would need full time help with your children forthat first week. At that point we take out the stitches and the patientsmay return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month,the patients start low impact cardio. At two months they can engage in morestrenuous physical activity. The compression garment is worn for at least 6weeks.
Thank you for your question. Drains after liposuction are not commonly needed, but if they are, they are removed within 2 - 3 days. Most patients are back to work within 5 - 6 days. If your work is particularly strenuous or physically demanding, an additional 6 - 8 days off may be needed. Best of luck.
