Do you need a drain in after liposuction and fat transfer?

Thanks for your questions. Usually I don't use a drains after liposuction but some patients needs those if they have a lot of fat in the abdominal area. Please make sure to contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best of luck:)

Thank you for your question I personally do not use drains for liposuction, but every surgeon has different protocols. Consult with a board certified PS best of luck.

Hello,Thank you for your question.  I don't use drains after liposuction or fat transfer.  Drains are used at the discretion of the surgeon and typically for cases like abdominoplasty and breast reduction.  In these types of cases there is wide separation or undermining of tissues at different planes, and tissue fluid can accumulate in those spaces after surgery.  Drains are placed to allow tissue fluid an exit from the body during the first few days to few weeks post-op.  In cases like liposuction there is no undermining per se.  Therefore, there isn't the need for drains.  Best of luck!