Is it normal to have a tissue/blood clot in drain after tummy tuck? (Photo)

Dear vanessaIt is usual to have fibrinous material and clots in your drains and as long as you drain is working and fluid is coming out, you are doing well. You should communicate regularly with your surgeon so he can instruct you on how he wants you to manage the drains. Congratulations on having had your surgery!!!

Hello, sometimes it is possible to move the clot into the drain bulb by "milking" the clot toward the bulb.  You could contact your PS to determine if they have other specific recommendations.  A clot in a drain is not necessarily a sign of a problem but your surgeon will also review your overall wound healing progress to ensure you are healing normally.

What you have noticed as blood and small clots in your drains is normal and is to be expected. However, if you continue to have concerns, I would email the photo to your surgeon oversees. Congratulations on your surgery and best of luck for a quick recovery.

It is normal and actually expected to see old blood and clots in your drains. Nothing to worry about.  That part of their role; to remove old blood and extra fluid. Good luck on the rest of your recovery.

The clot you are seeing in the tube is completely normal. This is nothing to worry about at all. If you were to see something in that looks like pus, that is something that can be worrisome.