Does it hurt to have tummy tuck drainage tubes removed?

   The type of drainage tube used, the placement location, and the duration that it has been in place may determine the pain to some extent, but for most patients pain is minor.

Although every practice has a different protocol, I like to use local anesthesia around the drains prior to removal.  Either way, most patients find the anticipation  of the event (drain removal) worse than the event  itself.

 Best wishes.

is not usually an issue for my patients.  I exclusively use circular drains and they always slide out easily and with minimal resistance.  I don't understand why some doctors like rectangular drains as logically, they have more resistance when pulled out of a circular hole.  Seems elementary to me and I hope your experience was a good one.