Good morning!Surgeons have different ideas about drains and liposuction- I personally do not use them because I think the benefit is minimal and the potential for infection can be increased. There are other surgeons that swear by them claiming they decrease the swelling after surgery. In my practice we use postoperative Endermologie treatments (it is a mechanically assisted massage therapy) starting about ten days after surgery to help mobilize the fluid trapped in the tissues to help smooth contours and help hasten your bodies natural elimination of the swelling-and the patients love the treatments!! IN my opinion, the Endermologie coupled with compressive garments for the first few weeks are ideal to help give patients the look they desire.I hope this helps
Some doctors have in the past used drains, but I do not think they are necessary and I do not use them. Best, Dr. Emer.
