Is It Common to Have a Drain in 2 Months After a Tummy Tuck?

I'm surprised to hear that drains have been left in for 2 months after a tummy tuck.  I can't say that this is unnecessarily long but I have never heard of them being in that long after an uncomplicated abdominoplasty.

Prolonged drainage from one of your drains is rare, but can happen after a tummy tuck. Your surgeon can inject some medications ( such as Doxycycline) through the drain which can create some inflammation which can help close the space and decrease the drainage.  If this fails, you may require surgery to remove the lining of the seroma (fluid collection) inside your abdomen and possible have some sutures placed to close off the "dead space".

Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for treatment options for this difficult problem.

Best wishes,

Dr. Bruno