Is the drainage tube for abdominal lipo very painful?

Thank you for your question! For my patients, their drains typically stay in for about 2 weeks post op. They should not be painful, as most post surgical areas are usually numb immediately post surgery. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Great question!  Most surgeons, including myself, do not use drains with liposuction.  If you do have drains then you would need to measure the amount on a daily basis, usually if its less than 20-30cc's then it can be removed.  This may take about a week.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Typically drainage tubes are not used with liposuction alone.  If drains are used they will be removed once the drainage collected daily is minimal.  I encourage you to discuss the details with your surgeon.