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.

This is a common problem with tummy tucks. No problem. The doctor wil need to tap the fluid on a weekly bases until it dries up.  No issue as long as it is handled correctly.

It is normal to have a
little bit of drainage after the drain has removed.  The skin wound will need a few days to fully
close and until that happens some fluid can leak.  However, there should not be a large amount
of drainage, nor bright red blood.   If
this happens, go see your surgeon immediately.

Often, fluid accumulation tends to go away on its own. However, if you find that it becomes particularly numb, swollen or painful, you should notify your surgeon right away to have the fluid removed.The tightness you're feeling is a normal part of recovery. You'll need to wait for the tissues to relax. This can take a couple of weeks.