After lipo, what color should my drain be? Is dark red still normal after 10 days post op? (photo)

Hello.
Great question. 200cc/24hrs is a lot of drainage for a bbl procedure. Keep following up with your surgeon as he is the one who knows your procedure best. Best of luck.

you need to speak to your physician to determine the post operative healing protocol and downtime.If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Melimelz07I appreciate your concern, however drainage as described in your question is normal and the color and quantity can vary from location to location. While drain placement is not that common after liposuction, it sounds like it was a good option for you, because of the significant drainage you are experiencing. Follow up with your plastic surgeon with regard to when it is appropriate to pull the drains. Good luck.

Thank you for your question. It is normal for the drainage in different areas to appear different, and it is also normal for those areas to vary in quantities. When I place a drain posteriorly, it is often the last drain removed due to high output. The more active you are, the more output you will encounter. With that being said, it is extremely important that the drain remains in the area. If you remove the drain too early, the drain hole can close, leaving fluid behind causing a seroma that will need to be aspirated multiple times a week if you're experiencing 200cc a day. I have my patients keep a folded washcloth in the area above the drain for compression, to promote the fluid out of the area, and into the drain. Keep and eye on the totals daily, and if you have any concerns visit your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a follow up. Good luck and best wishes!

Thank you for your question. The drainage is normal both in color and quantity. The amount of drainage can vary as well as tghe amount of blood in the drainage. 

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It is not abnormal to have different color drainage from different sites. A small amount of blood will tinge the drainage red, and the amount may vary from drain area to drain area. You note that your drainage is < 200 cc / 24 hours. How much less? If close to that volume, it may be wise to make your physician aware as it seems somewhat excessive. 
In our practice, we maintain drains until < 30 cc / day / drain. Premature removal may lead to development of a seroma (a collection of tissue serum beneath the flaps). Serial syringe aspiration is much less effective.
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