What happens when the drain doesn't work? What's next?

Thank you for your question.The drain may be clogged, which can be corrected by a process called "Milking and Stripping" of the drain. The other possibility is that there is no more fluid in the pocket that the drain has been placed in. An ultrasound can help in this situation. Please consult your Plastic Surgeon to discuss solutions to your problem.All The Best !

Thank you for the question. At this point you can try stripping the drain to insure that it is not being blocked. If there is no fluid recollecting in the abdominal region then it may also be that the percutaneous drainage performed by your surgeon has resolved the issue and you are no longer producing/collecting fluid in the area. In either case I would recommend to continue in close follow up with your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best of luck.

Hi, Momsey232.  If drain is clogged and does not work, you would collect fluid in the abdomen.  Please strip (milk) the drain and make sure that you do not have clots in the drain. Please contact your plastic surgeon for his recommendation.  Best regards.