What would be an acceptable amount of drainage before tube removal?

For tummy tuck patients, I will remove the drains once the output is less than 30 cc’s per drain in a 24 hour period.  

In my practice I wait till the drainage is less than 30cc for a 24 hour period and continue compression 

Drain removal usually is advised when the output is minimal to absent. Patience is key with an abdominal drain after abdominoplasty. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Surgeons all have their own protocols but in my practice I usually remove the drains once the output is less than 40cc/24 hours.  I am concerned about infection with prolonged drain insertion and would rather remove the drains earlier, even if there is a higher chance of a fluid collection (seroma) that requires drainage.  This is usually a straightforward office procedure.

Each surgeon is different but a general guideline is to remove the drain when it is putting out less than 30cc in 24 hours. 

What are your doctor's instructions/indications for drain removal?25cc/24 hours for how many days?Does your abdomen feel comfortable? Any indicaton of residual fluid under the skin(fluid wave when you roll on your side)?May be ready to be removed..Best of luck