How long does it take for drains to come out after a Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your questions.  Typically I tell my patients that their abdominal drains will be removed between 5-14 days after their procedure.  This is dependent on a number of factors - how much (if any) liposuction is performed during the tummy tuck, pre-operative weight, pre-operative fitness, level of activity after procedure, etc.  I will pull one drain when the output is less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours and then the second when that drain output has decreased to less than 30 cc/1 oz per 24 hours for 2 days in a row.  Again this process usually occurs between days 7-10 after the tummy tuck, but the first drain can come out as early as 5 days post-op and the last drain usually is removed by 14 days after.  I allow my patients to shower (with assistance) 2 days after their procedure. - warm (body temperature, NOT HOT) and 3-4 minutes maximum.  The best person to answer your questions more specifically is the surgeon who will be performing your procedure.  Best wishes!

I usually take out the first drain within the first week.  The second one comes out usually within 2 weeks.  In certain cases, I will do the surgery without drains.