Is There Pain Removing Drain Tubes After Breast Augumentation?

Thank you for your question.

I do not use drains with breast augmentation surgery.  I use drains for more complicated breast revision surgery, breast reduction surgery and tummy operations.  

The use of local anesthesia may be an option to help alleviate any discomfort associated with drain removal.  Discuss this option with your surgeon.

I hope this helps.

It depends on your threshold. Most patients find the experience not painful at all, just a little uncomfortable. However, I normally don't use drains.

Hello. There are usually only minor amounts of pain associated with drain removal. Small round drains applied using a trochar are the least painful.


The use of drains is up to the surgeon and is a viable plan. You should not focus too much on the drains, but more on the experience, results, and board certification of the plastic surgeon.


Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa