Tummy tuck: My drains are not filling up, is this normal?

Hello and thank you for your question. The drains should normally have more fluid at post-op day one, especially if liposuction was performed also performed.  I recommend calling your surgeon today and discussing drain care with them.  There may be an easy fix for you.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for reaching out. It is not necessarily a bad thing, but be sure to mention it to your surgeon at your post op follows ups so they can make sure the drains are not clogged up. congrats on your procedure and best of luck! Dr. Kim