How long does the drainers stay in for a tummy tuck?

Thanks for your question.  It really depends on how much fluid is coming out of the drains. This varies from patient to patient and also on the extent of surgery.  Generally, I recommend that you wait until the drain is producing 20-30 cc (about an ounce of fluid) per 24 hours for 2 days.  Each surgeon has their own criteria, but this is a pretty common number.  For a tummy tuck, this may be 1-3 weeks, but I have had a few patients have their drains longer.  

Drains are removed based on output. Typically they are in place for 1-2 weeks following a tummy tuck, but it will vary by patient. Once the drainage output decreases to a given amount the drains will be removed.

#TummyTuckDrains timing for removal varies from surgeon to surgeon. One to two weeks is the usual time for my patients for drains to be left in place and are generally removed when they drain less than 30 cc per 24 hours. If a lot of liposuction is done at the same time, it may take a bit longer.