Drain Removed, Now Collecting Fluid. Normal?

Based on the pictures you have shown us it seems like you have a very nice result from your tummy tuck.  The fluid colection (seroma) does sometimes occur and takes a while to resolve.  If the fluid collection is excessive, it can be drained with a needle (but requires several visits and several aspirations) or a new drain can be placed.  If the collection is not large and is not bothering you, it can be allowed to resolve on its own.

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Keep your compression garment on to help minimize your core motion and call your surgeon to have fluid aspirated.

Thank you for the question and pictures.

Unfortunately, what you are experiencing is not unusual after tummy tuck surgery. The fluid accumulation is likely a seroma,  which is a benign collection of fluid in the space that was dissected during the tummy tuck surgery. Multiple episodes of aspiration may be necessary before it resolves. It should not detract from your final results.

Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.