I Am 4 Weeks Postop and Still Have One Drain, Draining 40-50cc/day. Is That Normal?

June 5, 2011
Asked By:Isabelle44

How long can the drain stay? I am 5'3, 120 pounds, and had a full TT. No liposuction was needed on my abdomen or flanks, although I did have lipo done on my thighs. What is the reason for so much drainage at 4 weeks?

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July 20, 2021

Answer: Drain still in 4 weeks after tummy tuck is not common.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 20, 2021

Answer: Drain still in 4 weeks after tummy tuck is not common.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2018

Answer: 4 weeks after tummy tuck, drain still in

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S. Ozan Sozer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2018

Answer: 4 weeks after tummy tuck, drain still in

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S. Ozan Sozer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 13, 2017

Answer: Unusual

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Edward J. Bednar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Unusual

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Edward J. Bednar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Prolonged drainage following a tummy tuck

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June 13, 2017

Answer: Prolonged drainage following a tummy tuck

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