Can someone tell me what to expect with liposuction drainage?

Patients drain bloody tinged fluid from the very small incisions after liposuction for about 8-48 hours. This is a good thing because, it lessens the bruising and the chance of fluid build-up under the skin.
We place absorbant dressing over all wounds, and we ask patients not to remove their dressings for two days, after which point there is no more draiange. They can shower regularly and wear a T-shirt under their compression garment.

If you are getting the tumescent liposuction with microcanulas then you are getting the most effective safe procedure. There are no suturing with this technique since the holes are so small.
The anesthetic fluid drains a lot for 2 days through these little holes and can leak 1-2 quarts of fluid which is good and which you want it to leak since the swelling goes down faster with the fluid leaking out.
We put nice big absorbant pads over the areas then the compression garment on top of that. You only change the pads once a day when you take off the garment and shower the next day and replace the pads and garment with a new set which we supply.
After usually 2 days then there is no dressings or leakage to worry about and patients are back to work. It is very easy and quick so don't worry. You will be just fine. I hope you have a great experience.