Need help understanding why my drains were not removed.

You may have a risk of seroma reaccumulation based on activity level. I would defer to your surgeon's judgement.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Unfortunately this is a question best asked of your surgeon as they must have a good reason for leaving the drain in.  I would speak to them directly as 4-6cc's/24 hours is sufficiently low to have them pulled.  Hope this helps.

The surgeon is the best to decide when to remove the drain(s). having said that, 2 cc is probably enough where if they were removed, the surrounding tissue should absorb it. I assume the surgeon does not want to put you through another procedure where premature removal wuld necessitate replacement of drains !H Karamanoukian MD FCASDouble Board Certified surgeon