Why do some people have drains post breast augmentation surgery?

     Drains are becoming less and less common in plastic surgery procedures.  The vast majority of plastic surgeons do not use drains with breast augmentation surgery and there is no evidence that drains improve the outcome of the surgery.  Drains do contribute to more post-operative discomfort.      In some situations, however, drains may be used to assist in approximating tissues that have been widely dissected (separated from their normal attachments), such as in body lifts or extensive abdominoplasties.

 The vast majority of plastic surgeons do not use drains with breast augmentation. The occasional plastic surgeon does. It is not a right or wrong thing to do. Discuss your surgeon's philosophy about drains with him or her.